Alfred Cartier
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Born
February 17, 1841
Alfred Louis François Cartier
February 17, 1841
DiedOctober 15, 1925 (aged 84)
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Resting placeCimetière des Gonards
Occupations
- Businessman
- jeweler
Alfred Cartier | |
|---|---|
 Cartier, c. 1915 | |
| Born | Alfred Louis François Cartier February 17, 1841 |
| Died | October 15, 1925 (aged 84) Paris, Île-de-France, France |
| Resting place | Cimetière des Gonards |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1874–1925 |
| Known for | Owning and leading Cartier |
| Spouse |
Amélie Alice Griffefeuille
(m. 1874) |
| Children | 4 |
Alfred Louis François Cartier (French pronunciation: [alfʁɛd lwi fʁɑ̃swa kaʁtje]; February 17, 1841 – October 15, 1925) was a French businessman, jeweler and second generation heir of the world renowned jewelry house Cartier.[1][2] He is the only son of Louis-François Cartier and father of Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier. He was a prominent member of the Cartier family.
Cartier was born February 17, 1841, in Paris, France to Louis-François and Antoinette (née Guermonprez) Cartier. His father was the founder of Cartier, who hailed from a modest Parisian background.
