The Dassault Family
A French aerospace and media dynasty spanning three generations. From wartime aircraft design to fighter jets, business aviation, and software, the Dassaults are among France's most influential industrial families.
Industrialist, Aeronautical Engineer · b. 1892–1986
Survived Buchenwald concentration camp and rebuilt his aircraft company into one of Europe's premier aerospace firms, producing iconic military and business jets.
Notable Works
- Dassault Aviation
- Mirage fighter jet series
- Mystere fighter jets
Business Executive, Politician · b. 1925–2018
Marcel's son, he led Dassault Group for decades, overseeing the development of the Rafale fighter jet, and served as a French senator while…
Notable Works
- Dassault Group (chairman)
- Le Figaro (owner)
- Rafale fighter jet
Business Executive, Politician, Photographer · b. 1951–2021
Serge's eldest son, he served in the French National Assembly and on the Dassault Group board while also pursuing careers in photography and…
Notable Works
- Dassault Group (board member)
- French National Assembly (member)
- Dassault Systemes (shareholder)