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Marguerite Boucicaut

1816-01-03 – 1887-12-08

Portrait of Marguerite Boucicaut
Madame BoucicautCredit: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Life & Legacy

Marguerite Boucicaut (née Guérin; born 3 January 1816, Verjux – 8 December 1887, Cannes) was a French businesswoman and benefactor. She participated in the creation and prosperity of the first department store in Paris, Au Bon Marché, alongside her husband Aristide Boucicaut. She became a philanthropist later in life.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3290676 — wikidata View source

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