About Louis Arpels
Lived 1886 – 1976 (aged 89–90). Louis Arpels was a French businessperson.
Louis Arpels (1886 – 20 March 1976) was a Dutch-French jeweler.
In 1906, Alfred Van Cleef (1873–1938) established Van Cleef & Arpels, a jewellery business in Paris, with his two brothers-in-law, Charles Arpels (1880–1951) and Julien Arpels (1884–1964). In 1913, Louis joined his brothers.
In 1933, he married Hélène Ostrowska, who was a fashion model for the House of Worth. From the late 1940s onwards, she was a shoe designer and boutique owner.
In August 1940, Louis and Hélène sailed on one of the last liners bound for the United States until the end of the war.
Arpels died at his home near Paris on 20 March 1976, aged 89.
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Who was Louis Arpels?
French jeweler
When was Louis Arpels born?
Louis Arpels was born in 1886 in Marseille.
When did Louis Arpels die?
Louis Arpels died on 20 March 1976 in Paris.
What was Louis Arpels's occupation?
Louis Arpels was a businessperson.
What nationality was Louis Arpels?
Louis Arpels was French.
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