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Louis Vuitton: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Louis Vuitton? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃] ; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French malletier 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.

Quick facts about Louis Vuitton

  • Full name: Louis Vuitton
  • Born: 1821-08-04
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q277616

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Who is Louis Vuitton?

Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃] ; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French malletier and businessman.

What nationality is Louis Vuitton?

Louis Vuitton is France.

When was Louis Vuitton born?

Louis Vuitton was born on 1821-08-04.

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