Henri Schneider
| Henri Schneider | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Henri Adolphe Eugène Schneider 18 December 1840 Le Creusot, France |
| Died |
17 May 1898 (aged 57) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Parent(s) | Eugène Schneider |
| Relatives |
Adolphe Schneider (uncle) Jacques de Juigné (son-in-law) |
Henri Schneider (18 December 1840 – 17 May 1898) was a French businessman and politician.
Early life
Henri Schneider was born on December 18, 1840 in Le Creusot, rural France.[1][2] His father, Eugène Schneider, co-founded Schneider-Creusot with his uncle, Adolphe Schneider, in 1836.
Career
He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1889 to 1898.[1]
Death
He died on May 17, 1898 in Paris, France.[1][2]
Legacy
His statue in the centre of Le Creusot, designed by Emile Peynot, was dedicated in 1923.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 National Assembly: Henri, Adolphe, Eugène SCHNEIDER
- 1 2 les maîtres de forges, écomusée de la Communauté le Creusot Montceau
- ↑ Le Creusot: La statue d'Henri Schneider, face à l'Hôtel Dieu
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