Firmin V. Desloge

1843–1929 (age 86)

Biography

Firmin V. Desloge set a high bar for responsible leadership as he expanded the family lead-mining enterprise and supported workers while fostering innovation.

He also shared his prosperity with educational and religious causes, ensuring that his success helped build institutions that would outlast him.

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