César Ritz
Swiss hotelier (1850–1918)
Died aged 68PiscesSwitzerland
Biography
César Ritz (French: [sezaʁ ʁits]; né Cäsar Ritz; 23 February 1850 – 26 October 1918) was a Swiss businessman, hotelier and pioneer of the travel industry. He most notably founded several hotels most famously the Hôtel Ritz in Paris and the Ritz and Carlton Hotels in London (the forerunners of the modern Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company).
He was an early hotel chain founder known as "King of Hoteliers, and Hotelier to Kings," and it is from his name and that of his hotels that the term ritzy derives.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- director
Employers / organisations
- Café Voisin
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Marie Louise Beck
- Children
- Charles RitzRené Ritz
Quick answers about César Ritz
- How old was César Ritz?
- César Ritz died on October 26, 1918 at the age of 68.
- When is César Ritz's birthday?
- César Ritz was born on February 23, 1850.
- Where was César Ritz born?
- César Ritz was born in Niederwald.
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- César Ritz's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- César Ritz is a citizen of Switzerland.
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- César Ritz is known as entrepreneur, hotel manager, hotel owner.
- Who has César Ritz been married to?
- According to Wikidata, César Ritz's spouse is or was Marie Louise Beck.
- How many children did César Ritz have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of César Ritz.
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