François de Wendel
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François de Wendel (5 May 1874 – 13 January 1949) was a French industrialist and politician. He inherited the leadership of a major steel manufacturer in Lorraine at a time when it was part of Germany, and in Meurthe-et-Moselle in France to the west. He entered national politics just before World War I (1914–18), holding office first as a deputy and then as a senator until after the defeat of France in World War II (1939–45). His position as a deputy and also as head of the largest industrial enterprise in France inevitably led to accusations that he was manipulating policy in favor of his business empire.
Quick Facts Deputy for Meurthe-et-Moselle, Senator for Meurthe-et-Moselle ...
François de Wendel | |
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Deputy for Meurthe-et-Moselle | |
In office 26 April 1914 – 27 January 1933 | |
Senator for Meurthe-et-Moselle | |
In office 10 January 1933 – 31 December 1941 | |
Preceded by | Albert François Lebrun |
Personal details | |
Born | François Augustin Marie de Wendel d'Hayange (1874-05-05)5 May 1874 Paris, France |
Died | 13 January 1949(1949-01-13) (aged 74) Paris, France |
Occupation | Industrialist, politician |
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