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Henri Germain

1824 – 1905

French banker and politician

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Lived 1824 – 1905 (aged 80). Henri Germain was a French politician and banker.

Henri Germain (February 19, 1824 – February 2, 1905) was a French banker and politician who founded Crédit Lyonnais.

Early life Henri Germain was born on 19 February 1824 in Lyon. His father, Henri Germain, was a silk businessman, and his mother was Claudine Lupin. It became the first bank in France to offer savings accounts with interest. The first shareholders were Saint-Simon followers like Paulin Talabot (1799–1885), Barthélemy Prosper Enfantin (1796–1864), Arlès-Dufour, and Michel Chevalier (1806-1879). Two years later, in 1865, he founded the Société Foncière Lyonnaise, a real estate company. In 1892, he spearheaded the construction of the Boulevard Carnot, then known as the Boulevard de la Foncière-Lyonnaise.

Germain was a member of the General Council of Ain from 1871 to 1883. He then served as a member of the National Assembly from 1868 to 1893.

Personal life and death Germain was married to Blanche Germain. They resided at Villa Orangini in Cimiez, Nice. Their son, André Germain (1881-1971), was a writer.

Germain died on 2 February 1905.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Positions held
Député de l'Ain, President
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

Family & relationships

Child
André Germain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Germain?

French banker and politician (1824-1905)

When was Henri Germain born?

Henri Germain was born on 19 February 1824 in Lyon.

When did Henri Germain die?

Henri Germain died on 2 February 1905 in Paris.

What was Henri Germain's occupation?

Henri Germain was a politician and banker.

What nationality was Henri Germain?

Henri Germain was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Germain

· Wikidata: Q327403

· DBpedia: Henri Germain

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