Marc Schœlcher
1766–1832 (age 66)
manufacturer
Biography
Marc Schœlcher (1766–1832) was a French manufacturer and industrialist who played a role in the economic development of France during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. As a member of the merchant class, he represented the rising commercial interests that would shape French society in the 19th century.
Schœlcher's burial in the Panthéon, France's most prestigious mausoleum reserved for distinguished citizens, testifies to the significance of his contributions to French society. His recognition reflects the importance placed on industrial and commercial achievement in post-Revolutionary France.