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Léon Bel
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| Born | July 28, 1878 |
| Died | July 19, 1957 (aged 78) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | created The Laughing Cow cheese brand |
| Parent(s) | Jules Bel Adèle Odile Colombet |
Léon Bel (July 28, 1878 – July 19, 1957) was a French businessman.
Early life
Léon Bel was born on July 28, 1878, in Orgelet in rural France. His father, Jules Bel, was a cheese maker who created the Bel Group.
He served in the French Army during World War I.
Career
Bel took over the Bel Group from his father. With Swiss cheese makers, he learned how to make cheese that would keep. In 1921, he launched the brand known as The Laughing Cow.
Death
He died on July 19, 1957, in Paris, France.
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