Johann Melchior Aloys von Orelli
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Johann Melchior Aloys von Orelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1543 |
| Died | 31 October 1623 |
| Citizenship | Zürich (from 1592, not full citizen) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Spouse | Virginia von Muralt |
| Parent | Aloisio Orelli |
| Family | Orelli family |
Johann Melchior Aloys von Orelli (1543 – 31 October 1623) was a Swiss merchant and pioneer of Zürich's textile export trade to northern Italy. He was a member of the Reformed faith and became a citizen of Zürich in 1592, though not with full rights.[1]
Johann Melchior Aloys von Orelli was born in 1543 in Locarno. He was the son of Aloisio Orelli and married Virginia von Muralt, daughter of Martino Muralto. As a merchant, he was a member of the Saffron guild in Zürich.[1]
