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Henri Fayol — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 29 July 1841 · Died: 19 November 1925 · Age at death: 84

How old was Henri Fayol when he died?

Henri Fayol died aged 84. He was born on 29 July 1841 and died on 19 November 1925.

Mining engineer who developed influential theories of business management

Did you know?His managerial principles, such as the 'fourteen principles of management', are still widely taught in business schools today.

Henri Fayol (29 July 1841 – 19 November 1925) was a French mining engineer, mining executive, author and director of mines who developed a general theory of business administration that is often called Fayolism. He and his colleagues developed this theory independently of scientific management.

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Age at death: 84
Years since death: 100

Born: July 29, 1841 · Istanbul, Turkey
Died: November 19, 1925
Nationality: French
Known for: Technology, Business, Military

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