Career
His company, Sir Jacob Behrens & Son Limited., was established in 1834 and still operates today. Born in Bad Pyrmont, Germany, into a family of merchants, Sir Jacob Behrens settled in Leeds in 1834, establishing his business there. He then moved to Bradford in 1838, opening a factory in Thornton Road.
The businessman
Behrens helped to establish the Bradford chamber of commerce.
Behrens was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1882 for his work in strengthening trade relations between Britain and France. The educator
Behrens helped to reorganise Bradford Grammar School in 1871, and he helped establish the Great Horton Road Technical College in 1882.
The philanthropist.
