George Courtauld

George Courtauld (1761–1823) was a British silk weaver, industrialist and founder of George Courtauld & Co (later, Courtaulds).

Early life George Courtauld was born on the 19 September 1761 in Cornhill, to Louisa Courtauld, née Ogier, and Samuel Courtauld, I. A member of the Huguenot community in London, Courtauld was baptised on the 8 October 1761 at the French Church on Threadneedle Street.

Career Apprenticed to a Spitalfields silk weaver in 1775, George Courtauld first worked on his own as silk throwster. Between 1785 and 1794 he made a number of visits to America. on 10 July 1789. Their children were: Samuel Courtauld (1793–1881) Catherine Courtauld (1795-) George Courtauld (1802–1861)