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Louis Ensch

Louis Ensch (1895-1953) was born in Redange-sur-Attert and moved to Brazil in 1927, where he became the general director of Belgo Mineira until 1953.

Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg

Jean de Luxembourg (1921-2019) was the Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2004, and first visited Brazil as Crown Prince in 1942 and several times since then.

Minas Tênis Clube, Belo Horizonte

The Minas Tênis Clube was built in 1935. It was a social and sports club exclusively visited by the prominent elite and high society of Belo Horizonte.

Fazenda do Quilombo

The Fazenda do Quilombo was Louis Ensch's farmhouse in Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais. There, Louis Ensch ran his business activities as a passionate ranch owner.

Albert Scharlé

Albert Scharlé (1898-1956) was a Luxembourgish engineer working at Belgo Mineira since 1929. He succeeded Louis Ensch as general director of the company until his sudden death in 1956.