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Signing of the Act of Association
- When
- 21 April 1801
- Where
- France
The act of association for the gunpowder company was signed in April 1801, formalizing the venture named after its founder.
Du Pont returned to France in early 1801 to secure financing and equipment. The act of association was signed on 21 April 1801, christening the company E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, recognizing his ingenuity as the venture's namesake.
Sources
- Éleuthère Irénée du Pont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-21
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