Private company

Compagnie générale de traction

Compagnie générale de traction is a French company based in Paris, founded in 1897, dissolved in 1902.1 It was founded by Édouard Louis Joseph, 1st Baron Empain.1

La Compagnie générale de traction est une ancienne compagnie exploitant des réseaux de tramway.2 From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Jan 7, 1897Founded1
  • HeadquartersParis, France1

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The story

Founded by Édouard Louis Joseph, 1st Baron Empain on Jan 7, 1897.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1902Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jan 7, 1897Founded Founded1

Sources

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