Alfred Cartier

Alfred Cartier
Cartier, c. 1915
Born	Alfred Louis François Cartier (1841-02-17)February 17, 1841 Paris, Île-de-France, France
Died	October 15, 1925(1925-10-15) (aged 84) Paris, Île-de-France, France
Resting place	Cimetière des Gonards
Nationality	French
Occupations	Businessman jeweler
Years active	1874-1925
Known for	Owning and leading Cartier
Spouse	Amélie Alice Griffefeuille ​ ​ (m. 1874)​
Children	4

Alfred Louis François Cartier (February 17, 1841 – October 15, 1925) was a French businessman, jeweler and second generation heir of the world renowned jewelry house Cartier. He is the only son of Louis François Cartier and father of Louis, Pierre Camille and Jacques Cartier. He was a prominent member of the Cartier family.

Early life and education

Cartier was born February 17, 1841, in Paris, France to Louis Francois and Antoinette (née Guermonprez) Cartier. His father was the founder of Cartier, who hailed from a modest Parisian background.

Career

Main article: Cartier (jeweler)

In 1874, Alfred took over the family business, from his father, and set his sights on the international expansion of the brand. As the sole male heir to Cartier, it became a family affair to develop the company internationally and become one of the top brands in jewelry on a global scale. His sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, all became involved in the family business.

Personal life

In 1874, Cartier married Amélie Alice Griffefeuille. The couple had four children;

• Louis Joseph (June 6, 1875 – July 23, 1942), married on March 30, 1898, to Andrée Caroline Worth (1881-1939), which marriage was divorced and brought two children:
  • Anne Marie Andrée Louise (1900-1968, married to René Révillon:
  • René Louis Michel (1906-)
  • In 1924, Cartier remarried to Jacqueline Almassy, and had three more children:
  • Claude (1925-1975), married to Rita Salmona
  • Alain
  • Véronique
• Pierre Camille (March 10, 1878 - October 27, 1964), married to American heiress Elma Rumsey, had six children:
  • Marion (1912-1994) mariée à Pierre Claudel
  • Violaine
  • Dominique
  • Marie-Pierre
  • Michèle
  • Pierre
• Jacques Théodule (1884–1942), married to Anna Margaretha Nelly Harges, had four children:
  • Jacqueline
  • Alice
  • Jean-Jacques (1920-2011)
  • Harjes
• Suzanne (1885-1960), married to Jacques Worth (1882-1941), had four children:
  • Roger
  • Hélène
  • Maurice
  • Gérard