Louis Cartier
Louis Joseph Cartier | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age France |
| Died | July 23, 1942 (aged 67) Manhattan, New York City, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, jeweler |
| Known for | Cartier luxury jewelry dynasty, Cartier Building in New York City |
Louis Joseph Cartier (, ; born June 6, 1875 – died July 23, 1942) was a French entrepreneur, jeweler, and successor in the Cartier luxury jewelry dynasty. Beginning in 1909, he and his brother Pierre mainly operated out of New York City. In 1917, they purchased the Cartier Building, previously owned by Morton Freeman Plant, which subsequently became the Cartier headquarters for North America. Additionally, he maintained a residence in San Sebastian, Spain. He belonged to the prominent Cartier family.
Early life and education
The partnership between Cartier and Charles Jacqueau introduced a fusion of artistic inspirations from Islamic, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese traditions, broadening the brand’s aesthetic by integrating multicultural design influences.
Death
Louis Joseph Cartier passed away on July 23, 1942, at the age of 67 in Manhattan, New York City. His body was returned to France and laid to rest at Cimetière des Gonards in Versailles, close to Paris.
Literature
- Francesca Cartier Brickell; The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire; 2019