Louis Vuitton (designer)
French fashion designer and businessman (1821–1892) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃] ⓘ; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892)[1] was a French fashion designer and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH. Prior to this, he had been appointed as trunk-maker to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III.[2]
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Louis Vuitton | |
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Born | (1821-08-04)4 August 1821 Anchay, Jura, France |
Died | 27 February 1892(1892-02-27) (aged 70) Asnières-sur-Seine, France |
Occupation | Malletier |
Known for | The founder of Louis Vuitton |
Spouse | Clemence-Emilie Parriaux |
Children | Georges Ferréol Vuitton |
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