Jules Bel facts for kids
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Jules Bel
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| Born | 30 September 1842 |
| Died | 11 January 1904 (aged 61) Orgelet, Jura, Franche-Comté, France
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| Occupation | Cheese maker, company founder |
| Spouse(s) | Adèle Odile Colombet |
| Children | Henri Bel Léon Bel |
| Parent(s) | Georges Napoléon Bel Maximine Vernod |
| Relatives | Léon Bel (brother) Caroline Bel (sister) Eugénie Bel (sister) |
Jules Bel (born September 30, 1842 – died January 11, 1904) was a French businessman. He was famous for starting a big cheese company called Groupe Bel. This company makes many popular cheeses that people enjoy all over the world.
Early Life
Jules Bel was born on September 30, 1842. His hometown was Chambéria, a small place in the countryside of France.
Starting a Cheese Business
In 1865, Jules Bel decided to start his own business. He became a cheese maker and founded his company. This company grew to become Groupe Bel, which is now a very well-known name in the cheese industry.
Family Life
Jules Bel was married to Adèle Odile Colombet. Together, they had children, including a son named Léon Bel. Léon later continued his father's work with the cheese company.
His Final Years
Jules Bel passed away on January 11, 1904. He died in Orgelet, another town in France. His legacy lives on through the successful cheese company he created.
