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Léon Bel
French businessman (1878-1957) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Léon Bel (28 July 1878 – 19 July 1957) was a French businessman known for creating The Laughing Cow cheese brand.
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Early life
Léon Bel was born on 28 July 1878 in Orgelet in rural France.[1] His father, Jules Bel, was a cheese maker who created the Bel Group.[1][2]
He served in the French Army during World War I.[2]
Career
Bel took over the Bel Group from his father.[1] With Swiss cheese makers, he learned how to make cheese that would keep.[2] In 1921, he launched the brand known as The Laughing Cow.[2]
Death
He died on 19 July 1957 in Paris, France.[1]
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