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Conrad Nicholson "Nicky" Hilton Jr. (July 6, 1926 – February 5, 1969) was an American socialite, hotel heir, and businessman. He was the eldest son of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton and the first husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Mar 13, 2024 · Conrad Hilton (born Dec. 25, 1887, San Antonio, N.M., U.S.—died Jan. 3, 1979, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American businessman and founder of one of the world’s largest hotel organizations. As a boy in the little New Mexican desert town of San Antonio, Hilton helped his enterprising father turn the family’s large adobe house into an inn ...
When Conrad Hilton opened the first hotel to bear the Hilton name in 1925, he aimed to operate the best hotel in Texas. As a result of his commitment, leadership, and innovation, today Hilton is one of the most respected brands in the world.
Apr 24, 2019 · Historian Dr. Mark Young shares insights on Conrad N. Hilton and how the global hospitality company he founded forever changed the face of travel.
Apr 24, 2018 · Conrad Hilton: The Dreamer Who Conquered an Industry. by Gary Hoover | Apr 24, 2018 | Articles, Biographies, Foodservice and Lodging. This article first appeared on April 24, 2018 in The Archbridge Institute’s ‘American Originals’ series. Conrad Nicholson Hilton was born to wealth.
Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) bought his first hotel at the age of 31 and acquired or built dozens more in his life time. Through shrewd financing and bargaining, Hilton created one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
Jan 5, 1979 · Conrad N. Hilton, one of the world's leading hotel men, died of pneumonia Wednesday night at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 91 years old. “He was working right up until just ...
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