Jules Bel

Jules Bel
Born	30 September 1842 Chambéria, Jura, Franche-Comté, France
Died	11 January 1904 (1904-01-12) (aged 61) Orgelet, Jura, Franche-Comté, France
Occupation(s)	Cheese maker, company founder
Spouse	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 (30 September 1842 – 11 January 1904) was a French cheese maker. He was the founder of Groupe Bel.

Early life

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

Career

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

Personal life

He married Adèle Odile Colombet.[1]

Death

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

References

1. Jules Bel, GeneaNet
2. Bel Group: Company History: A behind the scenes look at the Bel saga