Léon Bel

Léon Bel
Born	July 28, 1878 Orgelet, Jura, Franche-Comté, France
Died	July 19, 1957 Paris, France
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	created The Laughing Cow cheese brand
Parent(s)	Jules Bel Adèle Odile Colombet

Léon Bel (1878-1957) was a French businessman.

Léon Bel was born on July 28, 1878 in Orgelet in rural France. His father, Jules Bel, was a cheese maker who created the Bel Group.

He served in the French Army during World War I.

Bel took over the Bel Group from his father. With Swiss cheese makers, he learned how to make cheese that would keep. In 1921, he launched the brand known as The Laughing Cow.

He died on July 19, 1957 in Paris, France.

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