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Conrad Hilton's Life and Legacy
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Date of Birth
Conrad Hilton was born on this day in San Antonio, New Mexico. His parents, Halvorsen and Mary Genevieve, were immigrants from European countries. -
Start of Business
At the age of 21, Conrad took over his father's general store. This started his life in business. -
First Hotel Purchase
Conrad purchased a 40-room Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas. The hotel was so successful, three people needed to manage it throughout each day. -
First High-rise Hotel
He built his first high-rise hotel, the Dallas Hilton which was followed by many other hotels. This was the start of expansion and success. -
Mary Adelaide Barron
Conrad was married to Mary Barron in 1925. They had three children, but ended up getting divorxced 1934. -
First Out-of-State Hotel
All of his hotels were in Texas, but he built his first out-of-state hotel in his home state, New Mexico. Today, this hotel is know as the Andaluz Hotel in Albuqureque. -
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Conrad Hilton married actress Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1946. He later divorced her in the same year. -
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Hilton founded a foundation named after him in 1944. This foundation is against human suffering worldwide. -
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton founded the Hilton Hotels Company because of his boom in business. -
Hilton International Company
Because of his success, Conrad decided to expand worldwide. The Hilton International company was the first international company. -
Waldorf-Astoria
Hilton leased the fames Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. -
"Be my Guest"
Prentice Hall published Conrad Hilton's atubiography, "Be my Guest". -
Mary Frances Kelly
Hilton married Mary Frances Kelly in the year 1976. This marriage, unlike his other marriages, lasted until Hilton's death in 1979. -
Death
Conrad Hilton died on this day because of natural reasons. He died at the age of 91. -
Humanitarian Prize
The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize was made by his foundation.