August Brentano, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

August Brentano

American newspaper dealer

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1828

Place of Birth: Hohenems, Vorarlberg, Austria

Date of Death: 02-Nov-1886

Profession: bookseller

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

August Brentano (December 23, 1828 - November 2, 1886) was a New York City newspaper dealer who was born in Hohenems, Austria.
He immigrated to New York in 1851 and started a business as a newspaper carrier.
Before arriving in New York, he opened a large stand at the Revere House in Boston, Massachusetts.
Brentano later ran a store at 636 Broadway.
His business was significant because of its large circulation, varied distribution sites, and being among the first in the United States to import newspapers from London and other cities in England.