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Bendix Hallenstein

New Zealand politician (1835-1905)

PersonDied aged 69humanQ214531

Also known as Benedix Hallenstine

Born: January 24, 1835
Died: January 6, 1905
Birthplace: Bisperode
Place of death: Dunedin
Citizenship: New Zealand
Occupation: politician
Positions held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament

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Bendix Hallenstein was a German-born merchant, statesman, and manufacturer from Dunedin, New Zealand. He is best known for founding the retail clothing store Hallensteins, which still bears his name, and is now part of the Hallensteins Glassons group. He also founded the D.I.C. department store in Dunedin in 1884.

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DD.I.C.defunct New Zealand department store chain

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Bendix
Place of burial: Dunedin Southern Cemetery
Family name: Hallenstein

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