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The '''Bolloré family''' is a prominent French family from ], originally active in ], ] and later in ] and ]. The '''Bolloré family''' is a prominent French family from ], originally active in industry, logistics and later in media and telecommunications.


The family became most notable through ] who was prominently associated with the family-controlled conglomerate ], also called ''Papeterie de l'Odet'', and later the French conglomerate ].<ref name="bbi">{{Cite web |title=Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Vincent Bollore |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/vincent-bollore/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210808040553/https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/vincent-bollore/ |archive-date=8 August 2021 |access-date=26 July 2024 |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> The family became most notable through ] who was prominently associated with the family-controlled conglomerate ], also called ''Papeterie de l'Odet'', and later the French conglomerate ].<ref name="bbi">{{Cite web |title=Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Vincent Bollore |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/vincent-bollore/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210808040553/https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/vincent-bollore/ |archive-date=8 August 2021 |access-date=26 July 2024 |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref>


The Bolloré family belongs to the Breton ], but was originally a family of ].<ref> - Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-10 |title=Comment les Bolloré se partagent les rênes de l’empire familial |url=https://www.lepoint.fr/economie/comment-les-bollore-se-partagent-les-renes-de-l-empire-familial-10-11-2023-2542636_28.php |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Le Point |language=fr}}</ref> Since 1861, members of the family have included company directors, a general councillor of the ] department, a member of the ] and a member of the ] during the ]. The Bolloré family belongs to the Breton ], but was originally a family of ].<ref> – Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2023 |title=Comment les Bolloré se partagent les rênes de l'empire familial |url=https://www.lepoint.fr/economie/comment-les-bollore-se-partagent-les-renes-de-l-empire-familial-10-11-2023-2542636_28.php |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Le Point |language=fr}}</ref> Since 1861, members of the family have included company directors, a general councillor of the ] department, a member of the ] and a member of the ] during the World War II.


Today, the family controls an 18 percent stake in ], the 3rd-largest publishing conglomerate ] through ] and its "Big Five" US-subsidiary ], the multinational advertising company ] and numerous French media, including the multinational media conglomerate ] and France's 1st conservative 24-hour news channel ].<gallery> Today, the family controls an 28 percent stake in ] (10 percent directly and 18 through ]), the 3rd-largest publishing conglomerate ] through ] and its "Big Five" US-subsidiary ], the multinational advertising company ] and numerous French media, including the multinational media conglomerate ] and France's 1st conservative 24-hour news channel ].<gallery>
File:Jean-René Bolloré.jpg|link=https://fr.wikipedia.org/Fichier:Jean-Ren%C3%A9_Bollor%C3%A9.jpg|Jean-René Bolloré (1818–1881). File:Jean-René Bolloré.jpg|link=https://fr.wikipedia.org/Fichier:Jean-Ren%C3%A9_Bollor%C3%A9.jpg|Jean-René Bolloré (1818–1881).
File:Festival automobile international 2014 - Photocall - 103.jpg|link=https://fr.wikipedia.org/Fichier:Festival_automobile_international_2014_-_Photocall_-_103.jpg|Vincent Bolloré (born in 1952). File:Festival automobile international 2014 - Photocall - 103.jpg|link=https://fr.wikipedia.org/Fichier:Festival_automobile_international_2014_-_Photocall_-_103.jpg|Vincent Bolloré (born in 1952).
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== History == == History ==
The Bolloré family was originally a family of ] from ] in ]. Their genealogy began in the first decades of the 19th century. The Bolloré family were ]s, then ] of the ] faith.<ref> - Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref> The family were originally fishermen from ] in Brittany. Their genealogy began in the first decades of the 19th century. The Bolloré family were sailors, then industrialists of the Catholic faith.<ref> – Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref>


The family is made up of two branches: The family is made up of two branches:


* The elder branch is represented by ], acting CEO of the French multinational automobile manufacturer ] from 2018 to 2019, and, since 2020, CEO of the British multinational automotive company ], a subsidiary of the Indian automotive group ]. * The elder branch is represented by ], acting CEO of the French multinational automobile manufacturer ] from 2018 to 2019, and, since 2020, CEO of the British multinational automotive company ], a subsidiary of the Indian automotive group ].
* The younger branch descends from Jean-René Bolloré (1818–1881), who was orphaned at the age of twenty. He travelled to the Mediterranean, Brazil and then China, writing a logbook entitled ‘''Voyage en Chine et autres lieux''’. In 1850, he passed his doctorate in medicine in Paris and graduated from the Naval Medical School in ]. He married his cousin Élisabeth Bolloré. Following the stroke of his uncle, Nicolas Le Marié (1797–1870), caused by a fall in 1861, he became manager of the latter's paper mill, which he named ] and ran until his death in 1881. He invented OCB thin cigarette paper.<ref> - Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref> He was a general councillor for Finistère from 1871 to 1877. * The younger branch descends from Jean-René Bolloré (1818–1881), who was orphaned at the age of twenty. He travelled to the Mediterranean, Brazil and then China, writing a logbook entitled ‘''Voyage en Chine et autres lieux''’. In 1850, he passed his doctorate in medicine in Paris and graduated from the Naval Medical School in ]. He married his cousin Élisabeth Bolloré. Following the stroke of his uncle, Nicolas Le Marié (1797–1870), caused by a fall in 1861, he became manager of the latter's paper mill, which he named ] and ran until his death in 1881. He invented OCB thin cigarette paper.<ref> – Historial du Grand Terrier.</ref> He was a general councillor for Finistère from 1871 to 1877.


In 1910, René Bolloré built the ''Manoir d'Odet'' in ], to the east of ]. In 1910 René Bolloré built the ''Manoir d'Odet'' in ], to the east of ].
] ]
] and his first cousin, Marc Thubé, were part of the ], the only French battalion (177 men) in the ]. Another family member is a member of the ]. ] and his first cousin, Marc Thubé, were part of the ], the only French battalion (177 men) in the ]. Another family member is a member of the ].


], born in 1952, is the current head of the younger branch.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-04-26 |title=Vincent Bolloré : biographie courte, dates, citations |url=https://www.linternaute.fr/actualite/biographie/1776638-vincent-bollore-biographie-courte-dates-citations/ |website=linternaute.fr}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator -->.</ref> His father, Michel Bolloré, was a member of the ] during the ], and his maternal grandmother, Nicole ], joined ] in London and the Resistance in the ] secret service. After the war, under cover of the ], she pursued a long career as a secret agent in the action department of the ], dealing in particular with her Israeli counterparts. Vincent Bolloré is France's 14th richest person in 2021. In 2014, he took control of the publishing and media conglomerate ]. ], born in 1952, is the current head of the younger branch.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-04-26 |title=Vincent Bolloré : biographie courte, dates, citations |url=https://www.linternaute.fr/actualite/biographie/1776638-vincent-bollore-biographie-courte-dates-citations/ |website=linternaute.fr|date=6 February 2019 }}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator -->.</ref> His father, Michel Bolloré, was a member of the ] during the ], and his maternal grandmother, Nicole ], joined ] in London and the Resistance in the ] secret service. After the war, under cover of the ], she pursued a long career as a secret agent in the action department of the ], dealing in particular with her Israeli counterparts. Vincent Bolloré is France's 14th richest person in 2021. In 2014, he took control of the publishing and media conglomerate ].


In 2022, the Bolloré group, headed by Cyrille Bolloré, son of Vincent Bolloré, took control of the ], still in the publishing and media sector. In 2022, the Bolloré group, headed by Cyrille Bolloré, son of Vincent Bolloré, took control of the ], still in the publishing and media sector.
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== Bibliography == == Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last=Pinçon |first=Michel |url=https://www.cairn.info/nouveaux-patrons-nouvelles-dynasties--9782702130391.htm?contenu=presentation |title=Nouveaux patrons, nouvelles dynasties |last2=Pinçon-Charlot |first2=Monique |publisher=Calmann-Lévy |year=1999 |isbn=978-2702130391 |location=Paris |pages=278 |language=fr}} * {{Cite book |last1=Pinçon |first1=Michel |url=https://www.cairn.info/nouveaux-patrons-nouvelles-dynasties--9782702130391.htm?contenu=presentation |title=Nouveaux patrons, nouvelles dynasties |last2=Pinçon-Charlot |first2=Monique |publisher=Calmann-Lévy |year=1999 |isbn=978-2702130391 |location=Paris |pages=278 |language=fr}}
* ''Voyages en ] et autres lieux, {{Date|23 janvier 1839}} - {{Date|13 mai 1846}}'', ], SFHA, ] (préface de ]) * ''Voyages en ] et autres lieux, 23 janvier 1839 – 13 mai 1846'', ], SFHA, 1979 (préface de ])


== See also == == See also ==

Latest revision as of 06:38, 21 December 2024

The Bolloré family
CountryFrance
Current regionÎle-de-France and Brittany
Place of originBrittany
Current headVincent Bolloré
Connected familiesGoldschmidt
Properties
  • Manoir d'Odet
  • Maison de Beg-Meil
  • A house within the Villa Montmorency
  • Île du Loc'h

The Bolloré family is a prominent French family from Brittany, originally active in industry, logistics and later in media and telecommunications.

The family became most notable through Vincent Bolloré who was prominently associated with the family-controlled conglomerate Bolloré, also called Papeterie de l'Odet, and later the French conglomerate Vivendi.

The Bolloré family belongs to the Breton bourgeoisie, but was originally a family of fishermen. Since 1861, members of the family have included company directors, a general councillor of the Finistère department, a member of the Kieffer commandos and a member of the French Resistance during the World War II.

Today, the family controls an 28 percent stake in Universal Music Group (10 percent directly and 18 through Vivendi), the 3rd-largest publishing conglomerate Hachette through Louis Hachette Group and its "Big Five" US-subsidiary Hachette Book Group, the multinational advertising company Havas and numerous French media, including the multinational media conglomerate Canal+ and France's 1st conservative 24-hour news channel CNews.

History

The family were originally fishermen from Concarneau in Brittany. Their genealogy began in the first decades of the 19th century. The Bolloré family were sailors, then industrialists of the Catholic faith.

The family is made up of two branches:

  • The elder branch is represented by Thierry Bolloré, acting CEO of the French multinational automobile manufacturer Renault from 2018 to 2019, and, since 2020, CEO of the British multinational automotive company Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of the Indian automotive group Tata Motors.
  • The younger branch descends from Jean-René Bolloré (1818–1881), who was orphaned at the age of twenty. He travelled to the Mediterranean, Brazil and then China, writing a logbook entitled ‘Voyage en Chine et autres lieux’. In 1850, he passed his doctorate in medicine in Paris and graduated from the Naval Medical School in Brest. He married his cousin Élisabeth Bolloré. Following the stroke of his uncle, Nicolas Le Marié (1797–1870), caused by a fall in 1861, he became manager of the latter's paper mill, which he named Bolloré and ran until his death in 1881. He invented OCB thin cigarette paper. He was a general councillor for Finistère from 1871 to 1877.

In 1910 René Bolloré built the Manoir d'Odet in Ergué-Gabéric, to the east of Quimper.

The Manoir d'Odet.

Gwenn-Aël Bolloré and his first cousin, Marc Thubé, were part of the Commando Kieffer, the only French battalion (177 men) in the Normandy landings. Another family member is a member of the Normandy-Niemen fighter regiment.

Vincent Bolloré, born in 1952, is the current head of the younger branch. His father, Michel Bolloré, was a member of the French Resistance during the World War II, and his maternal grandmother, Nicole Goldschmidt, joined Charles de Gaulle in London and the Resistance in the Free France secret service. After the war, under cover of the Red Cross, she pursued a long career as a secret agent in the action department of the SDECE, dealing in particular with her Israeli counterparts. Vincent Bolloré is France's 14th richest person in 2021. In 2014, he took control of the publishing and media conglomerate Vivendi.

In 2022, the Bolloré group, headed by Cyrille Bolloré, son of Vincent Bolloré, took control of the Lagardère Group, still in the publishing and media sector.  

Bibliography

See also

References

  1. "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Vincent Bollore". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  2. Nicolas Le Marié (1797–1870), maire et entrepreneur – Historial du Grand Terrier.
  3. "Comment les Bolloré se partagent les rênes de l'empire familial". Le Point (in French). 10 November 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. Nicolas Le Marié (1797–1870), maire et entrepreneur – Historial du Grand Terrier.
  5. Index chronologique de l'histoire de la papeterie d'Odet – Historial du Grand Terrier.
  6. "Vincent Bolloré : biographie courte, dates, citations". linternaute.fr. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021..
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