Georges Menier
1880–1933 (age 53)
industrialist
Biography
Georges Menier (1880–1933) carried forward the Menier family tradition of innovation in industry, overseeing enterprises that touched daily life for many in France. His stewardship exemplified the union of craftsmanship and modern industrial practice that marked the era.
Visitors to Père Lachaise Cemetery honor Menier’s memory with gratitude for the contributions he made to French industry and for the products that had become part of everyday life.