About Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle
Lived 1857 – 1930 (aged 72). Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle was a French businessperson, wholesaler, distiller and industrialist.
Louis-Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle (born Marnier; 4 March 1857 – 29 January 1930) was a French businessman who developed Grand Marnier, an orange-flavored cognac liqueur, in 1880. He learned how to distill from his father, a wine-and-spirit merchant.
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Who was Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle?
French distiller (1857-1930)
When was Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle born?
Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle was born on 4 March 1857 in Sancerre.
When did Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle die?
Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle died on 29 January 1930 in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
What was Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle's occupation?
Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle was a businessperson, wholesaler, distiller and industrialist.
What nationality was Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle?
Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle was French.
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