Jean Dollfus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Dollfus

French industrialist

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1800

Place of Birth: Mulhouse, Grand Est, France

Date of Death: 21-May-1888

Profession: politician, industrialist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Jean Dollfus (September 25 1800 – 21 May 1887) was a French industrialist who grew a textile company, Dollfus-Meig et Cie (D.M.C.), in Mulhouse.
Dollfus was a leading figure in a philanthropic society which constructed a company town that sold houses at cost to the town's workers.
Dollfus also helped publish an encyclopedia of needlework.