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Louis-François Cartier
French businessman, jeweler and watchmaker
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| Born | Louis-François Cartier ()December 2, Paris, France |
| Died | May 15, () (aged&#;84) Paris, France |
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| Known&#;for | Founding and leading Cartier |
| Spouse | Antoinette Guermonprez &#; &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 2, including Alfred |
Louis-François Cartier (November 2, &#; May 15, ) was a French businessman, jeweler and watchmaker.
He founded the world renowned jewelry house Cartier in He was the grandfather of Pierre Cartier,[1] who opened the Cartier Building in New York, and internationalized the brand. He was the patriarch of the Cartier family.
Early life and education
Cartier was born within modest means in Paris, France to Pierre (–) and Elisabeth (née Girardin).
Gnocchi courage louis-francois cartier biography Wikidata item. In , the company was reorganized, and began to function as one global company. Thus the grandson of Louis-Francois created the famous wrist watch later named for Alberto. By Francesca Cartier Brickell.His father was a metal worker, and his mother worked as a laundry woman. He completed a watchmaker apprenticeship under Adolph Picard.[2]
Career
Main article: Cartier (jeweler)
In , Cartier took over his employers store on Rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement, and began to develop a new strategy for the business, which mainly included to make it more attractive for clients.
He began to introduce 'imaginative jewelry' as well as 'fashion and novelty items' alongside the core watchmaking business. At the time most of the timepieces were bought from other manufacturers and just sold under his name.[3][4][5]
In , Cartier moved his store to Place du Palais-Royale, in the 1st arrondissement, which was more upscale and known for luxury goods.
Cartier further expands his business, next in , under the regime of Napoleon IIISecond French Empire, as he opened a new boutique at Boulevard des Italiens.
He was noted by Princess Mathilde and Empress Eugénie, which gave him the recognition, through protection provided by the Imperial family, which marked the beginnings of his international success.
In , his son Alfred, entered the family business. He enriched the product collection with Cartier watches and soon took over management from his father.
Together they were able to attract clients from all the great aristocratic and cosmopolitan fortunes in the world. This was further strengthened when his son Alfred, married Andrée-Caroline Worth, a daughter of Charles Frederick Worth, who owned a renowned Parisian fashion house.[6]
Personal life
On February 15, , Cartier married Antoinette Guermonprez, in Paris.[7][8] They had five children;
- Alfred Francois Cartier (February 17, - October 15, ), married to Andrée-Caroline Worth, daughter of Charles Frederick Worth
- Camille Léonie (?), married to Louis Prosper LeComte
References
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- ^"Louis-Francois Cartier". The Cartiers by Francesca Cartier Brickell.Gnocchi courage louis-francois cartier biography wikipedia After the opening of his first boutique, the work on the new jewelry creation started to pick up even more intensive pace, and Cartier increasingly experimented, creating not only jewelry, but also luxury home decor pieces. Antoinette Guermonprez. They opened branches of the brand in New York, Moscow and the East. Tools Tools.
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- ^Khordipour, Benjamin (). "Historical Spotlight on Louis-François Cartier". Estate Diamond Jewelry. Retrieved
- ^Journal, The Gentleman's. "A brief history of Cartier | The Gentleman's Journal | The latest in style and grooming, food and drink, business, lifestyle, culture, sports, restaurants, nightlife, travel and power".
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- ^Green, Martin ().Gnocchi courage louis-francois cartier biography death Wikidata item. They opened branches of the brand in New York, Moscow and the East. Other directions were associated with the activities of his brothers Pierre and Louis. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud.
"A history of Cartier in 10 objects - Glion Website Luxury Jewelry". Glion Website. Retrieved
- ^Sansom, Ian (). "Great dynasties of the world: The Cartiers".Gnocchi courage louis-francois cartier biography children Founding and leading Cartier. In , while pocket watches were standard wearable timepieces, Cartier got a request from his friend, a Brazilian aviation pioneer named Alberto Santos-Dumont, who asked for a hands-free possibility to check the time during his flights. Soon after that, he presented several interesting art pieces designed for less wealthy buyers. Post navigation Prev.
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- ^French Civil Records
- ^"Family tree of Louis François CARTIER". Geneanet. Retrieved