Josep Oller
Josep Oller Roca (Terrassa, Barcelona, 1839 – Paris, April 19, 1922) was a Spanish entertainment entrepreneur based in Paris.
Career
He lived in Paris from the age of three.
Oller became one of the most influential figures in Paris during the Belle Époque. He was the founder of the iconic Moulin Rouge and the Olympia Theatre. In addition, he invented the pari-mutuel betting system, which is widely used in horse racing.
His grave is located in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.