Charles Prosper Eugène Schneider, also known as Eugène Schneider II (French: Eugène II Schneider; 29 October 1868 – 17 November 1942), was a French industrialist, head of Schneider-Creusot, politician and inventor. In 1923, he was awarded the John Fritz Medal.
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Biography
Early life
Eugène Schneider was born on October 29, 1868, in Le Creusot, in Burgundy (France). His father, Henri Schneider, was a businessman and politician. His paternal grandfather, Eugène Schneider, was the co-founder of Schneider et Compagnie with his grand-uncle Adolphe Schneider in 1836. He grew up at the Château de la Verrerie in Le Creusot.
Career
Schneider was appointed as co-chairman of Schneider et Compagnie in 1896. He became its sole chairman in 1898. The company dominated the steel and armaments sector of France and much of central Europe.