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Eugène II Schneider

1868-10-29 – 1942-11-17

Portrait of Eugène II Schneider
M. Schneider (Saône-et-Loire)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Charles Prosper Eugène Schneider, also known as Eugène Schneider II (French: Eugène II Schneider; 29 October 1868 – 17 November 1942), was a French industrialist, head of Schneider-Creusot, politician and inventor. In 1923, he was awarded the John Fritz Medal.

Occupation & Career

politician, ironmaster, inventor

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer of the Legion of Honour; John Fritz Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

John Fritz Medal · Officer of the Legion of Honour

Organizations & Memberships

Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques · National Academy of Sciences · Union des industries et métiers de la métallurgie

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Family & Relationships

Henri Schneider
Parent

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2034069 — wikidata View source
  2. Wikidata population candidate Q3059938 — wikidata View source

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