Rodolphe Lindt | |
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Born | 16 July 1855 |
Died | 20 February 1909 Bern, Switzerland | (aged 53)
Nationality | Swiss |
Occupation | Chocolatier |
Known for | Founder of Lindt Inventor of conching |
Rudolf Lindt (16 July 1855 – 20 February 1909), often known by his francized name Rodolphe Lindt, was a Swiss chocolate maker, chocolatier and inventor. He founded the Lindt brand of Swiss chocolate and invented the conching machine[1] and other processes to improve the quality of chocolate.[2]