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Imperial Decree Founding
- When
- 14 December 1853
- Where
- Paris
Compagnie Générale des Eaux was created in Paris on 14 December 1853 by an imperial decree issued by Napoleon III.
The decree established the legal entity known as Compagnie Générale des Eaux (CGE). This founding event in Paris laid the groundwork for the company's future expansion into water, waste, and energy services, eventually leading to its transformation into major corporate groups.
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