Louis Vuitton (designer)
Louis Vuitton | |
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| Born | 4 August 1821 Jura, France |
| Died | 27 February 1892 (aged 70) Asnières-sur-Seine, France |
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| Known for | The founder of Louis Vuitton |
| Spouse | Clemence-Emilie Parriaux |
| Children | Georges Ferréol Vuitton |
Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃] ⓘ; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French fashion designer and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH. Prior to this, he had been appointed as trunk-maker to Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III.