Jules Bel (30 September 1842 – 11 January 1904) was a French cheese maker. He was the founder of Groupe Bel.

Jules Bel
Born30 September 1842
Died11 January 1904 (1904-01-12) (aged 61)
Orgelet, Jura, Franche-Comté, France
Occupation(s)Cheese maker, company founder
SpouseAdèle Odile Colombet
ChildrenHenri Bel
Léon Bel
Parent(s)Georges Napoléon Bel
Maximine Vernod
RelativesLéon Bel (brother)
Caroline Bel (sister)
Eugénie Bel (sister)

Early life edit

Jules Bel was born on 30 September 1842 in Chambéria, in rural France.[1]

Career edit

In 1865, Bel started his cheese company.[2]

Personal life edit

He married Adèle Odile Colombet.[1]

Death edit

He died on 11 January 1904 in Orgelet, France.[1]

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