Henriette de Clercq

Henriette de Clercq with her two children

Henriette de Clercq (1812–1878) was a French industrialist.[1] She was married to Louis François-Xavier de Clercq (d. 1841) and the mother of Louis de Clercq. In 1852, carbon was found on her land in Oignies, which she developed in to a lucrative industry. She became known as the great benefactor of the city of Oignies, and several memorials exist to her, among them a street named after her.

  1. ^ Henriette de Clercq (1812-1878) Louis de Clercq (1837-1901) », dans 100 figures du Pas-de-Calais, 1790-2000, Les Échos du Pas-de-Calais, Lillers 2001, pp. 47–48.