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Renée Richard
- July 14, 1928
- March 31, 2014
- 85 years
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|Renée Françoise Jeanne Richard (14 July 1928 – 31 March 2014) was a renowned French cheesemonger in Lyon and the proprietor of La Mère Richard at Les Halles, 102 Cours Lafayette in Lyons.
Biography
Renée Richard was born on July 14, 1928, in Lyon.
In 1965, she opened her first store in Les Halles des Cordeliers.
Chef Paul Bocuse included his cheese on his menu, specifying its name. He was the one who gave it the nickname “Mère Richard”.
He died on March 31, 2014, in Lyon, at the age of 85.
His daughter, also named Renée Richard, succeeded him (she died in January 2025).
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9e_Richard
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1.What category is Renée Richard listed under in the 'See also' section?
- A.Traditional French Markets
- B.Chefs of Lyon
- C.Mères of Francecorrect
- D.Famous Businesswomen
The 'See also' section lists Mères of France in relation to her biography.
Source: See also section
2.In which specific market did Renée Richard open her first store?
- A.Les Halles de Lyon
- B.Les Halles des Cordelierscorrect
- C.Le Marché Lafayette
- D.Les Halles de Paris
In 1965, Renée Richard opened her first store in Les Halles des Cordeliers.
Source: Biography section
3.What is the full name of Renée Richard as provided in the biography?
- A.Renée Odette Simone Richard
- B.Renée Françoise Jeanne Richardcorrect
- C.Renée Marie Antoinette Richard
- D.Renée Claire Solange Richard
The biography explicitly identifies her full name as Renée Françoise Jeanne Richard.
Source: Biography introduction
4.In which city was Renée Richard born?
- A.Marseille
- B.Paris
- C.Bordeaux
- D.Lyoncorrect
Renée Richard was born in Lyon on July 14, 1928.
Source: Biography section
5.On what date was Renée Richard born?
- A.14 July 1928correct
- B.14 July 1930
- C.14 August 1928
- D.14 June 1928
The biography states that Renée Richard was born on July 14, 1928.
Source: Biography section
6.When did Renée Richard open her first store?
- A.1965correct
- B.1960
- C.1950
- D.1970
Renée Richard opened her first store in Les Halles des Cordeliers in 1965.
Source: Biography section
7.Where was the first store opened by Renée Richard located?
- A.Place Bellecour
- B.Les Halles des Cordelierscorrect
- C.Rue de la République
- D.Cours Lafayette
Renée Richard opened her first store in Les Halles des Cordeliers in 1965.
Source: Biography section
8.Who was responsible for giving Renée Richard the nickname 'Mère Richard'?
- A.Her daughter
- B.A local food critic
- C.Her business partner
- D.Paul Bocusecorrect
Chef Paul Bocuse was the one who gave her the nickname Mère Richard.
Source: Biography section
9.At what age did Renée Richard die?
- A.85correct
- B.82
- C.80
- D.87
Renée Richard died in Lyon at the age of 85.
Source: Biography section
10.On what date did Renée Richard die?
- A.14 July 2014
- B.31 March 2015
- C.31 March 2014correct
- D.14 July 2015
Renée Richard died on March 31, 2014, in Lyon.
Source: Biography section
11.What was the name of the establishment owned by Renée Richard at Les Halles?
- A.Le Palais du Fromage
- B.La Maison du Fromage
- C.Les Halles Richard
- D.La Mère Richardcorrect
Renée Richard was the proprietor of La Mère Richard at Les Halles.
Source: Biography introduction
12.What specific street address in Lyon is associated with the shop La Mère Richard?
- A.102 Cours Lafayettecorrect
- B.50 Rue de Lyon
- C.200 Avenue des Cordeliers
- D.15 Place des Terreaux
The shop La Mère Richard is located at 102 Cours Lafayette in Lyons.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Which famous chef featured Renée Richard's cheese on his menu?
- A.Joël Robuchon
- B.Paul Bocusecorrect
- C.Alain Ducasse
- D.Gordon Ramsay
Chef Paul Bocuse included her cheese on his menu and specified its name.
Source: Biography section
14.What was the fate of the business following the death of Renée Richard?
- A.It was sold to a restaurant group
- B.It was succeeded by her daughtercorrect
- C.It was turned into a museum
- D.It was closed permanently
Her daughter, also named Renée Richard, succeeded her in the business.
Source: Biography section
15.When did the daughter of Renée Richard die?
- A.March 2020
- B.January 2025correct
- C.March 2025
- D.January 2020
The daughter of Renée Richard, who succeeded her, died in January 2025.
Source: Biography section
16.What is the primary profession attributed to Renée Richard?
- A.Bakery owner
- B.Butcher
- C.Restaurateur
- D.Cheesemongercorrect
Renée Richard was a renowned French cheesemonger in Lyon.
Source: Biography introduction
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