Background
The son of a Lutheran pastor, Waechter was born in Stettin, which was then in Germany.
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Max Waechter
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He went to England in 1859 and was naturalised in 1865. He became a partner in Bessler, Waechter, and Company, a merchant firm. He advocated improved relations Between Britain and Germany and in 1913 founded the European Federation League.
He lived in Terrace House on Richmond Hill, and owned Glover"s Island which he donated to the Borough of Richmond in 1900.
He helped preserve the view from Richmond across the river by preventing destructive development. He held the post of High Sheriff of Surrey in 1902.
Waechter was buried in Richmond Cemetery.
