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Elisabeth Baulacre

1613 – 1693

Genevan industrialist

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Lived 1613 – 1693 (aged 79). Elisabeth Baulacre was an industrialist.

Elisabeth Baulacre (1613–1693), was a Genevan businessperson.

From 1641 onward, when her first husband Pierre Perdriau died, she developed and managed the manufacture of passementerie she inherited from him, and more specifically the silver and gold threads business which was needed for the passementerie.

According to the 17th-century historian Gregorio Leti she employed 1200 salaried workers, who tailored for her at their own homes. She also sponsored the long apprenticeship of goldbeating (five to six years) of several young craftsmen, in order to secure the gold threads she needed for her trade. Her business became the most important one in Geneva in 1680, and remained thus until 1708. She died with the second largest personal fortune in Geneva.

She also had the reputation of being a "syndics maker".

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Republic of Geneva
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Business executive

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elisabeth Baulacre?

Genevan industrialist (1613-1693)

When was Elisabeth Baulacre born?

Elisabeth Baulacre was born on 15 September 1613 in Geneva.

When did Elisabeth Baulacre die?

Elisabeth Baulacre died on 12 September 1693 in Geneva.

What was Elisabeth Baulacre's occupation?

Elisabeth Baulacre was an industrialist.

What nationality was Elisabeth Baulacre?

Elisabeth Baulacre's recorded nationality: Republic of Geneva.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elisabeth Baulacre

· Wikidata: Q15621800

· DBpedia: Elisabeth Baulacre

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