Charles-Amédée Kohler
Charles-Amédée Kohler | |
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| Born | 15 June 1790 Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Died | 15 September 1874 (aged 84) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation | Chocolatier |
| Known for | Creator of hazelnut chocolate |
Charles-Amédée Kohler (born Charles-Gottlieb Kohler; 15 June 1790 – 15 September 1874) was a Swiss chocolatier and entrepreneur who founded Chocolat Kohler. He notably invented hazelnut chocolate, in his factory opened in 1830 in Lausanne. After his death the Kohler company continued in the Swiss chocolate industry. It merged in 1904 with the Peter and in 1911 with the Cailler chocolate brands; before being finally purchased by Nestlé in 1929.