His father died when Citroën was six years old, and his mother took the sole responsibility for the upbringing and for the firm.
In the age of ten he discovered Jules Verne, which probably had an impact on his later career.
Citroën had a good mood, was clairvoyant and had great enthusiasm. He was an excellent leader and organizer,
and provided well for his workers. But maybe he had too little respect for money, which might be
contributing to the bankruptcy just before he died.