Giorgio Bulgari
Giorgio Bulgari (5 May 1890 - 6 March 1966) was an Italian businessman, son of Sotirios Bulgari, the founder of the luxury brand Bulgari.
Giorgio Bulgari | |
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| Born | 5 May 1890 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 6 March 1966 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Protestant Cemetery, Rome |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Bulgari |
| Children | Gianni Bulgari Paolo Bulgari Nicola Bulgari |
Early life
Giorgio Bulgari was born on 5 May 1890,[1] the second of three sons of Sotirios Bulgari (born Boulgaris) and his wife Elena.[2]
Career
Giorgio and his elder brother Costantino Bulgari (born 1889) learned silversmithing and jewellery making from their father, which they took over on his death in 1932.[2]
Personal life
He had three children; Gianni was born in 1935 and Paolo in 1937, and Nicola in 1941.[2]
He died on 6 March 1966, and is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Rome.[1]
References
- "Protestant Cemetery, Rome: Stone 430". Databank. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- "Bulgari". Hancocks. Hancocks. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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