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Serge DassaultInfluential French businessman and conservative politician, billionaire
Date of Birth: 04.04.1925
Country:  France |
Content:
- Serge Dassault: Business Tycoon and Conservative Politician
- Family Background and Early Life
- Political Career
- Business Empire
- - Dassault Aviation (50.21%)
Serge Dassault: Business Tycoon and Conservative Politician
Serge Dassault was a prominent French businessman and conservative politician who amassed a fortune as a billionaire.
Family Background and Early Life
Born into a family with aviation and entrepreneurial roots, Serge Dassault was the son of Marcel Dassault, an aircraft designer and business magnate. The Dassault family, originally known as Bloch, adopted their new surname in 1946 after converting to Catholicism.
Political Career
An active member of the Union for a Presidential Majority, Serge Dassault also served as the mayor of Corbeil-Essonnes, a southern suburb of Paris. Despite his conservative political views, he supported the construction of an Islamic cultural center in Corbeil-Essonnes in 2004.
Business Empire
Through his inherited Groupe Dassault, Serge Dassault gained control over a vast business empire that encompassed:
- Dassault Aviation (50.21%)
- Dassault Systemes (45.1%)- Lagardère Active (20.0%)
Other notable subsidiaries included:
- Dassault Developpement
- Dassault Communication
- Sogitec
- Dassault Falcon Jet
- Dassault Falcon Service
- Dassault Multimedia
- Dassault Investissements
- SABCA
- Socpresse (87%)
Legacy
As the driving force behind Groupe Dassault, Serge Dassault played a significant role in the French aerospace and defense industries. His influence extended beyond business, as he also contributed to infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives. His son, Olivier, continued his legacy as a member of the National Assembly.
