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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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François Barthélemy Arlès-Dufour
1797-06-03 – 1872-01-21
Life & Legacy
François Barthélemy Arlès-Dufour (3 June 1797 – 21 January 1872) was a French silk merchant and leading exponent of Saint-Simonianism.
He was born to a poor family, had little formal education and began work in a shawl factory at the age of 16.
Later he joined a silk company based in Leipzig, Germany, married into the owners' family and was placed in charge of its Lyon operations.
Working first for his in-laws and then independently, he made a fortune in silk.
Arlès-Dufour also became involved in banking, railways and the Suez canal project.
He played an important role in the Lyon Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the jury in various international expositions.
He believed in free trade and in social institutions that would help the most disadvantaged social classes.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, entrepreneur
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officier de l'Instruction publique; Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Knight of the Order of St. Olav; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus · Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph · Knight of the Order of St. Olav · Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · Officier de l'Instruction publique
Organizations & Memberships
Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon · Cercle des chemins de fer · chamber of commerce of Lyon · Société d'économie sociale
Verified Legacy Record
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Officier de l'Instruction publique
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Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
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Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
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Knight of the Order of St. Olav
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Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
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Sources & Provenance
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