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Henri Schneider

1840 – 1898

French politician

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Lived 1840 – 1898 (aged 58). Henri Schneider was a French politician and businessperson.

Henri Adolphe Eugène Schneider (18 December 1840 – 17 May 1898) was a French businessman and politician. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1889 to 1898. His father, Eugène Schneider, had co-founded Schneider-Creusot with his uncle, Adolphe Schneider, in 1836. Henri took over control of Le Creusot on his father's death in 1875.

In 1882, he was elected an honorary member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which noted his contributions to steel manufacturing and the development of steel plate for naval armor. In 1889 he was awarded the Bessemer Gold Medal of the British Iron and Steel Institute for his services to the iron and steel trade of France.

He died in 1898 in Paris, France.

Control of the Le Creusot foundry passed to his son Eugène Schneider, who he had taken into partnership in 1887.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lycée Condorcet
Positions held
Member of Parliament for Saône-et-Loire, Mayor of Le Creusot, Regent of the Banque de France
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour

Family & relationships

Child
Eugène Schneider II
Parent
Eugène Schneider

People in Henri Schneider's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Schneider?

French politician

When was Henri Schneider born?

Henri Schneider was born on 10 December 1840 in Le Creusot.

When did Henri Schneider die?

Henri Schneider died on 17 December 1898 in Paris.

What was Henri Schneider's occupation?

Henri Schneider was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Henri Schneider?

Henri Schneider was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Schneider

· Wikidata: Q2034069

· DBpedia: Henri Schneider

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