Léon Bel
| Léon Bel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 28, 1878 Orgelet, Jura, Franche-Comté, France |
| Died |
July 19, 1957 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | created The Laughing Cow cheese brand |
| Parent(s) |
Jules Bel Adèle Odile Colombet |
Léon Bel (1878-1957) was a French businessman.
Early life
Léon Bel was born on July 28, 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 July 19, 1957 in Paris, France.[1]
References
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