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François Blanc
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François Blanc (French: [fʁɑ̃swa blɑ̃]; 12 December 1806 – 27 July 1877), nicknamed "The Magician of Homburg" and "The Magician of Monte Carlo", was a French entrepreneur and operator of casinos, including the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco. His daughter, Marie-Félix, married Prince Roland Bonaparte.
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Born | (1806-12-12)12 December 1806 |
Died | 27 July 1877(1877-07-27) (aged 70) |
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, Property developer |
Spouse(s) | Madeleine-Victoire Huguelin Marie Charlotte Hensel |
Children | Camille Blanc Charles Blanc Louise Blanc Edmond Blanc Marie-Félix Blanc |
Relatives | Princess Marie Bonaparte (granddaughter) |
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