Giorgio Bulgari
Giorgio Bulgari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1890 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 6 March 1966 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Protestant Cemetery, Rome |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children | Lia Bulgari Gianni Bulgari Paolo Bulgari Nicola Bulgari |
| Father | Sotirio Bulgari |
Giorgio Bulgari (5 May 1890 – 6 March 1966) was an Italian businessman, son of Sotirios Bulgari, the founder of the luxury brand 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 four children; Lia in 1933, Gianni in 1935, Paolo in 1937, and Nicola in 1941.[2]
He died on 6 March 1966, and is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Rome.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Protestant Cemetery, Rome: Stone 430". Databank. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ a b c "Bulgari". Hancocks. Hancocks. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.