Georg Frederik (Friedrich) RAUTENBACH was born in Tremnik, Sakse, Ihitsland circa 1734. He was in the service of the VOC. In 1762 he married Maria Magdalena FERREIRA (widow of Frans HAARHOF), daughter of Ignatio Leopold FERREIRA. .... He has secured joint ventures with Baron Rothschild, Bodegas y Bebidas, and in Canada with Colio Estate Wines. Joe created the Berardo Foundation through which he grants fellowships to Madeiran students wishing to study outside of Madeira. ...
