Francis Bouygues
Francis Bouygues | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Auvergne, France |
| Died | July 25, 1993 (aged 70) Saint-Malo, Brittany, France |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, film producer |
| Known for | Founder of Bouygues; co-founder of Ciby 2000 |
Francis Bouygues (born 5 December 1922, passed away 25 July 1993) was a prominent French entrepreneur and film producer. He established the industrial enterprise Bouygues in 1952 and managed it until 1989, when leadership transitioned to his son Martin Bouygues.
Early life
Francis Bouygues was born on December 5, 1922, in the Auvergne area. He earned an engineering diploma from École Centrale Paris in 1946.
Career
At the age of 29, he created Entreprise Francis Bouygues, a company specializing in industrial works and construction. In 1959, he introduced Stim, a subsidiary focused on real estate development. Later, in 1990, he partnered with his son Martin to establish Ciby 2000, a film production firm responsible for acclaimed movies such as The Piano.
He passed away due to a heart attack on July 25, 1993, in Saint-Malo, located in Brittany.
Personal life
Francis Bouygues was married to Monique Tézé and fathered four children: Corinne, Nicolas, Olivier, and Martin. He overcame lung cancer in 1976.