Henrique Dumont
Henrique Dumont Henri Dumont | |
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| Born | Henrique Honoré Dumont July 20, 1832 Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | August 30, 1892 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Other names | Coffee King |
| Alma mater | École Centrale Paris |
| Occupation | Coffee farmer |
| Known for | Owning large crops and coffee farms |
Henrique Honoré Dumont (July 20, 1832 in Diamantina – August 30, 1892 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian engineer and coffee farmer, and the father of Alberto Santos-Dumont. A son of French immigrants, he is considered one of the three Coffee Kings of his time, introducing modern methods to coffee farming.