Charles Lewis Tiffany
American businessman and jeweller (1812–1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Lewis Tiffany (February 15, 1812 – February 18, 1902) was an American businessman and jeweler who founded New York City's Tiffany & Co. in 1837. Known for his jewelry expertise, Tiffany created the country's first retail catalog and introduced the English standard of sterling silver in imported jewelry in 1851.[1]
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Born | (1812-02-15)February 15, 1812 Killingly, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | February 18, 1902(1902-02-18) (aged 90) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery |
Spouse | Harriet Olivia Avery Young (1817–1897) |
Children | 6, including Louis Comfort Tiffany |
Relatives | Dorothy Burlingham (granddaughter) |
Awards | Legion of Honour (chevalier) |
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