Giorgio Bulgari


Giorgio Bulgari was an Italian businessman, son of Sotirios Bulgari, the founder of the luxury brand Bulgari.

Early life

Giorgio Bulgari was born on 5 May 1890, the second of three sons of Sotirios Bulgari and his wife Elena.

Career

Giorgio and his elder brother Costantino Bulgari learned silversmithing and jewellery making from their father, which they took over on his death in 1932.

Personal life

He had three children; Gianni was born in 1935 and Paolo in 1937, and Nicola in 1941.
He died on 6 March 1966, and is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Rome.