About Ange du Fresnay
Lived 1839 – 1900 (aged 60). Ange du Fresnay was a French businessperson and knight.
Ange Antoine Guy du Fresnay (; 1839–1900) was a knight of the Order of Carlos III of Spain and director of The Phoenix Companies in France.
He was the son of French writer Maria Du Fresnay, Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay, and the ancestor of French writer and silent film director Guy du Fresnay as well as of French essayist and economist Philippe du Fresnay.
Biography
In 1858, he began working at The Phoenix Companies (now Royal & SunAlliance) in Paris, later becoming their CEO until his death. which he sold in 1894.
In 1880, he had the "Villa Belza" built as a gift to his wife Belza, née Dubreuil. Classified in 1997, this is now one of Biarritz's landmarks.
In 1883, Ange du Fresnay was made Knight of the Order of Carlos III by king Alfonso XII of Spain.
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Who was Ange du Fresnay?
French noble
When was Ange du Fresnay born?
Ange du Fresnay was born on 3 December 1839 in Sartrouville.
When did Ange du Fresnay die?
Ange du Fresnay died on 7 February 1900 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Ange du Fresnay's occupation?
Ange du Fresnay was a businessperson and knight.
What nationality was Ange du Fresnay?
Ange du Fresnay was French.
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