Gustav Wilhelm Wolff
Gustav Wilhelm Wolff (14 November 1834 – 17 April 1913) was a German-born British shipbuilder and politician. Born in Hamburg, he moved to Liverpool in 1849 to live with his uncle, Gustav Christian Schwabe. After serving his apprenticeship in Manchester, Wolff was employed as a draughtsman in Hyde, Greater Manchester, before being employed by the shipbuilder Edward Harland in Belfast as his personal assistant. In 1861, Wolff became a partner at Harland's firm, forming Harland and Wolff. Outside shipbuilding, Wolff served as a Belfast Harbour Commissioner. He also founded the Belfast Ropeworks, served as Member of Parliament for Belfast East for 18 years and as a member of the Conservative and Unionist Party and Irish and Ulster Unionist parties.
Gustav Wilhelm Nilson Wolff | |
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| Member of Parliament for Belfast East | |
| In office 9 March 1892 – 3 December 1910 | |
| Preceded by | Edward de Cobain |
| Succeeded by | Robert James McMordie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 November 1834 Hamburg, German Confederation (now Germany) |
| Died | 17 April 1913 (aged 78) London, England |
| Resting place | Brompton Cemetery 51°29′0″N 0°11′21″W |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Irish Unionist (Conservative Party) |
| Alma mater | Liverpool College |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder of Harland and Wolff |