François-Louis Cailler
Photo: Nestlé (unknown photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons9

François-Louis Cailler

Swiss chocolatier (1796–1852)

François-Louis Cailler (11 June 1796 – 6 April 1852) was a Swiss entrepreneur and early chocolatier who founded Cailler, the first modern brand of Swiss chocolate and the oldest still in existence, in 1819.2

From Wikipedia’s article on François-Louis Cailler (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 11, 1796, died Apr 6, 1852.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, chocolatier.4

Personal life

  • BornJun 11, 1796, Vevey5
  • DiedApr 6, 1852, Corsier-sur-Vevey6
  • CitizenshipSwitzerland7