Marie Harel

Marie Harel
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Born(1761-04-28)April 28, 1761
Crouttes (Orne)
DiedNovember 9, 1844(1844-11-09) (aged 83)
Vimoutiers (Orne)
Known forInvention of Camembert Cheese

Marie Harel (born Marie Catherine Fontaine; April 28, 1761 – November 9, 1844) was a French cheesemaker, who, along with Abbot Charles-Jean Bonvoust, invented Camembert cheese, according to local legend.

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