Gustav Aleksander Molien

Gustav Molien was a prominent alderman of The Riga Merchant Guild (Lielā Ģilde / Die Große Gilde zu Riga).

Birth 177-53. Riga, St. Petri (Rīgas sv. Pētera) 1821-1833 German, Born

Death 56-91. Rīgas sv. Pētera (Riga, St. Petri) 1876-1889 vācu, Mirušie

• His remarkable burial ceremony is described in document(1).
• In document(2) the circumstances of his sudden death during a return-voyage from Germany are disclosed.
• Document(3) contains the names of his parents and a reference to his elder brother Eduard (died 1871).
• Document(4) is a lengthy appreciation of Gustav Molien's professional career.
• Document(5): Unveiling of his monument.