About Louis Louis-Dreyfus
Lived 1867 – 1940 (aged 73). Louis Louis-Dreyfus was a French politician and businessperson, known for Louis Dreyfus Group.
Louis Louis-Dreyfus (September 6, 1867 – November 10, 1940) was a member of the French parliament and co-director of the commodity distribution and trading company, Louis Dreyfus Group.
Biography Louis-Dreyfus was born in Zurich to a Jewish family, the eldest of three sons of Léopold Louis-Dreyfus (1833–1915) and Emilie Lang (1840–1918). His brothers were Charles Louis-Dreyfus (1870–1929) and Robert Louis-Dreyfus (1877–1907). After obtaining his law degree, he joined the family business. In 1915, his father died, turning over the family company to sons Louis and Charles, who served as co-directors. During World War I, the firm expanded into the maritime arms trade supplying the belligerents to war.
Personal life In 1906 he married Emma Lévi (1885–?); they had two children: Jean Louis-Dreyfus (1908–2003) and François Louis-Dreyfus (1910–1958). He was nicknamed King Two Louis by journalist Léon Daudet
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French politician (1867–1940)
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Louis Louis-Dreyfus was born on 6 September 1867 in Zurich.
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Louis Louis-Dreyfus died on 10 November 1940 in Cannes.
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Louis Louis-Dreyfus was a politician and businessperson.
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Louis Louis-Dreyfus was known for Louis Dreyfus Group.
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Louis Louis-Dreyfus was French.
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