Benoît Fould
Benoît (Bénédict) Fould (21 November 1792 – 28 July 1858) was a French banker and scion of the Fould family.
Benoît Fould | |
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Benoît Fould (1843), by Ary Scheffer. | |
| Born | 21 November 1792 Paris, France |
| Died | 28 July 1858 (aged 65) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
Fould was married to Helena Oppenheim, daughter of Salomon Oppenheim, founder of Sal. Oppenheim private bank. The bride's dowry made part of the initial capital of the new bank, Fould-Oppenheim et Cie. Ferdinand de Lesseps would name Fould as a founder of the Suez Canal Company.
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