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Maurice Burrus

Alsatian tobacco magnate, politician and philatelist (1882-1959) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77

Maurice Jean Marie Burrus was an Alsatian tobacco magnate, politician and philatelist. Originally from Alsace but residing in Switzerland, he was a deputy in the French parliament during the 1930s. His stamp collection was considered one of the greatest ever assembled and included some of the world's rarest stamps.

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Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1959 · aged 77