Pierre Fabre (businessman) facts for kids
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Pierre Fabre
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| Born | 16 April 1926 |
| Died | 20 July 2013 (aged 87) Lavaur, France
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur Founder Laboratoires Pierre Fabre |
Pierre Jacques Louis Fabre (born April 16, 1926 – died July 20, 2013) was a French businessman. He was a pharmacist who started a big company called Laboratoires Pierre Fabre in 1962. This company makes medicines and beauty products. Pierre Fabre also loved rugby. He owned a famous French rugby team, Castres Olympique, from his hometown of Castres.
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Starting a Big Business
Pierre Fabre started his company, Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, in 1962. It grew into a large international business. The main office is still in his hometown of Castres, France. By 2012, the company made about 1.972 billion euros.
A Company with Many Jobs
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre is a big employer. It provides jobs for around 10,000 people. About 6,700 of these jobs are in France. Because of his company's success, Pierre Fabre was one of the richest people in France when he passed away.
His Legacy and Passing
Pierre Fabre died at his home in Lavaur, France, on July 20, 2013. He was 87 years old. Many people felt his death was a great loss.
Remembering Pierre Fabre
To honor Pierre Fabre, the stadium where his rugby team, Castres Olympique, plays was renamed. In 2017, it became known as Stade Pierre-Fabre. This was a way to remember his important contributions.
