Private company

Compagnie parisienne de gaz

Compagnie parisienne de gaz is a French company based in Paris, founded in 1855, dissolved in 1905.¹ It was founded by Jules Guichard and Louis César Auguste Margueritte.¹

La Compagnie parisienne de gaz, appelée aussi Compagnie parisienne d'éclairage et de chauffage par le gaz, fut créée en 1855 et liquidée en 1905, la concession accordée ayant pris fin.² From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1855Founded¹

HeadquartersParis, France¹

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The story

Founded by Jules Guichard and Louis César Auguste Margueritte in 1855.¹

Leadership

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FounderJules Guichard¹
FounderLouis César Auguste Margueritte¹

Timeline

1905Dissolved Dissolved¹
1855Founded Founded¹

Links

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WikidataQ16543010

Sources

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WikidataCompagnie parisienne de gaz on Wikidata
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WikipediaCompagnie parisienne de gaz on the French Wikipedia