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As the descendant of two prominent French families and director of a legendary vineyard, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo was not in the habit of asking for help.
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo
French entrepreneur and author (–)
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (14 February – 1 June ) was a French businessman who was the director of Pommery and the owner of the inherited historic hôtel particulier in Paris.
Biography
Philippe was the second son of the French duke Pozzo di Borgo and the Marquise de Vogue.[2] The noble family dates back to the s.[3] After completing his education, he began working in the champagne industry.
Prior to his job as director of Pommery, Philippe was a manager at Moët and Chandon.[2]
Philippe di Borgo became a quadriplegic in following a paragliding accident. Because of his disability, he attempted to commit suicide by wrapping an oxygen tube around his neck.[4]
In July , he was appointed a Knight of the Legion of Honour.[5]
Pozzo di Borgo died on 1 June , at the age of [6]
In popular culture
The story of Philippe and his Algerian attendant, Abdel Sellou,