Early Life, Family and Training Frédéric Alexandre Sauvignier was born on June 24, 1873, in the village of Hautvillers. He grew up in a household tied to the local trade, as his father worked as a wine commission agent. This connection to the land and the agricultural rhythms of the region likely shaped his early surroundings. During his formative years, he began to develop the skills that would eventually lead him toward a life of pr…