Richard Hennessy
Irish Jacobite merchant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Hennessy (Irish: Ristéard Ó h-Aonghusa; 1724 — 8 October 1800) was an Irish military officer and businessman, best known for founding the Hennessy cognac dynasty, which is today a luxury brand and one of the most prominent in the world. Hennessy was from County Cork, Ireland, and, due to his Jacobite political tendencies, went into exile in France, eventually serving in the French Army.
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Richard Hennessy | |
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Born | 1724 |
Died | 8 October 1800 |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Officer, businessman |
Known for | Founder of Hennessy |
Spouse | Ellen Barrett |
Children | 2 (Jacques,Bridget) |
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