deaths
September 15, 1874
Charles-Amédée Kohler, Swiss chocolatier (born 1790)

Charles-Amédée Kohler
Charles-Amédée Kohler 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.
September 15
September 15 is the 258th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 107 days remain until the end of the year.