Jean-Jacques Desandrouin

The Viscount Jean-Jacques Desandrouin (May 25, 1681 – 16 November 1761) came from the district of Lodelinsart belonging to the Holy Roman Empire city of Charleroi. His name is connected to the beginnings of the industrial revolution in the Goly Roman Empire and the massive expansion of coal mining in the area of Anzin in northern France. For the spelling of his name, there are variants 'Désandrouin or 'Desandrouins or sometimes De Sandrouin and Androuins.

Jean-Jacques Desandrouin
Viscount
Born(1681-05-25)May 25, 1681
DiedNovember 16, 1761(1761-11-16) (aged 80)
Occupation(s)Business, Glass, Steel & Coal Industry
Spouses
  • Marie-Charlotte de Houelle de Pommeray
  • Jourdaine Madeleine Julie le Tirant de Villers
ChildrenPierre Jacques Gédéon (de Marie-Charlotte)
Marie Madeleine Sophie
Jean-Marie Stanislas
François Joseph Théodore Désandrouin
Pierre Alexandre
Parent(s)Viscount Gédéon Desandrouin and Marie de Condé

His activities changed the face of this region. His economic success was based on his involvement in the manufacture of glass, in metal production, in forging and in promotion and transport of coal. He co-founded and owned the most important mining company in his time the Compagnie des mines d'Anzin, which was founded on November 19, 1757.