About Benoît Fould
Lived 1792 – 1858 (aged 65). Benoît Fould was a French politician, banker and art collector.
Benoît (Bénédict) Fould (21 November 1792 – 28 July 1858) was a French banker and scion of the Fould family.
Fould was married to Helena Oppenheim, daughter of Salomon Oppenheim, founder of Sal. Oppenheim private bank. The bride's dowry made part of the initial capital of the new bank, Fould-Oppenheim et Cie. Ferdinand de Lesseps would name Fould as a founder of the Suez Canal Company.
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Who was Benoît Fould?
French-Jewish banker
When was Benoît Fould born?
Benoît Fould was born on 21 November 1792 in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
When did Benoît Fould die?
Benoît Fould died on 28 July 1858 in Paris.
What was Benoît Fould's occupation?
Benoît Fould was a politician, banker and art collector.
What nationality was Benoît Fould?
Benoît Fould was French.
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