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20th-century businesspersons

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Adolfo DomínguezDesigner · FashionAdolfo Domínguez Fernández (aˈðolfo ðoˈmiŋɡeθ, born on 14 May 1950) is a Spanish fashion designer. In 2014, he won the National Designer Prize.
Agatha Ruiz de la PradaDesigner · FashionÁgueda Isabel Ruiz de la Prada y Sentmenat, 13th Marchioness of Castelldosríus, 29th Baroness of Santa Pau, GE (better known as Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada;
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Alejandra ÁvalosPerson · Music memorabiliaAlejandra Margarita Ávalos Rodríguez (born October 17, 1968) is a Mexican singer, musician and actress.
Aleksandra YakovlevaPerson · Film memorabiliaAleksandra Yakovleva (born Aleksandra Evgenievna Ivanes; 2 July 1957 – 1 April 2022) was a Soviet and Russian actress and, later, a Russian rail transport executive.
Alexander SorosAuthor · BooksAlexander Soros (born October 27, 1985) is an American investor and philanthropist.
Alexey LushnikovPerson · Film memorabiliaAlexey Germanovich Lushnikov (born June 10, 1966) is a Russian painter, television host, writer, producer, documentary filmmaker, political scientist, journalist, actor and philanthropist.
Alfonso OsorioArtist · PaintingsAlfonso Osorio García (13 December 1923 – 27 August 2018) was a Spanish politician.
Alimzhan TokhtakhunovPerson · Film memorabiliaAlimzhan Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (born 1 January 1949) is a Russian businessman, suspected criminal, and former sportsman.
Allegra VersaceDesigner · FashionAllegra Versace Beck (born 30 June 1986), commonly known as Allegra Versace, is an Italian-American heiress and socialite. Since 2011, Allegra has been a director of Gianni Versace S.p.A.
André CourrègesDesigner · FashionAndré Courrèges (lang; 9 March 1923 – 7 January 2016) was a French fashion designer.
Andrea PininfarinaDesigner · Modern designAndrea Pininfarina (26 June 1957 – 7 August 2008) was an Italian engineer and manager, former CEO of the Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, founded by his grandfather Battista "Pinin" Farina…
Andrée PutmanDesigner · DesignAndrée Putman (23 December 1925 – 19 January 2013) was a French interior and product designer.
Anna SuiDesigner · FashionAnna Sui (born August 4, 1955) is an American fashion designer. Her brand categories include several fashion lines, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, eyewear, jewelry, accessories and home…
Anne GeddesDesigner · FashionAnne Elizabeth Geddes (born 1956) is an Australian-born, New York City-based portrait photographer known primarily for her elaborately staged photographs of infants.
Anurag KashyapPerson · Film memorabiliaAnurag Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of four Filmfare Awards.
Armand BasiDesigner · FashionArmand Basi (1924-January 9, 2009) was a Spanish businessman and fashion designer, co-founder of the fashion firm bearing his name.
Armi RatiaDesigner · Modern designArmi Maria Ratia née Airaksinen (13 July 1912 – 3 October 1979) was a Finnish businesswoman, she was the co-founder of the Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko Ltd.
Artemy LebedevDesigner · Modern designArtemy Andreyevich Lebedev (born 13 February 1975) is a Russian designer, entrepreneur and Internet personality. He is the founder of the design company Art.
Ashley BidenDesigner · FashionShe was born in Wilmington.
Aurelio PecceiAuthor · BooksAurelio Peccei (4 July 1908 – 14 March 1984), was an Italian industrialist and philanthropist, who co-founded with Alexander King and first president of the Club of Rome, an organisation…
Aurora JamesDesigner · FashionAurora James (born on July 12, 1984) is a Canadian fashion designer and businesswoman.
Aziz YıldırımDesigner · DesignAziz Yıldırım (born 2 November 1952) is a Turkish businessman and civil engineer who served as the 32nd chairman of the Turkish multi-sport club Fenerbahçe S.K.
Barry GoldwaterPhotographer · PhotographyBarry Morris Goldwater (January 2, 1909 – May 29, 1998) was an American politician and major general in the Air Force Reserve who served as a United States senator from 1953 to 1965 and…
Bernard LacostePhotographer · PhotographyBernard Lacoste (22June 193121March 2006) was a French fashion designer and businessman.
Bibi RussellDesigner · FashionBibi Russell is a Bangladeshi fashion designer and former international model.
Billy CasperDesigner · DesignWilliam Earl Casper Jr. (June 24, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American professional golfer.
C. K. PrahaladAuthor · BooksCoimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad (8 August 1941 – 16 April 2010) was an Indian-American entrepreneur and author.
Calvin KleinDesigner · Modern designCalvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) is an American fashion designer. In 1968, he launched the company that later became Calvin Klein.
Caprice BourretPerson · Film memorabiliaCaprice Comfort (née Bourret; born October 24, 1971), known mononymously as Caprice, is an American socialite and media personality.
Carlos BarralAuthor · BooksCarlos Barral i Agesta (1928–1989) was a Spanish poet, considered (along with Jaime Gil de Biedma) to be one of the greatest poets of the so-called generation of the 1950s.
Cary GrantAuthor · BooksCary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; 18 January 190429 November 1986) was a British-American actor.
Catherine I. A. KidstonDesigner · FashionCatherine Isabel Audrey Kidston (born 6 November 1958)[1] is an English fashion designer, businesswoman and author whose company, Cath Kidston Limited, sold home furnishings and related…
Cedella MarleyDesigner · FashionCedella Marley Minto (born 23 August 1967) is a Jamaican singer. She is the daughter of reggae singers Bob Marley and Rita Marley and the mother of Skip Marley.
Charles FergusonPerson · Film memorabiliaCharles Ferguson was an American film director, film producer, entrepreneur, writer, screenwriter and businessperson (born 1955).
Chris CutlerPerson · Music memorabiliaChris Cutler (born 4 January 1947) is an English percussionist, composer, lyricist and music theorist.
Christian LacroixDesigner · FashionChristian Marie Marc Lacroix (kʁistjɑ̃ lakʁwa; born 16 May 1951) is a French fashion designer. The name also refers to the company he founded.
Christopher BaileyDesigner · FashionChristopher Paul Bailey CBE (born 11 May 1971) is a British fashion designer who was president and chief creative officer of Burberry.
Chuck HobermanDesigner · DesignChuck Hoberman (born 1956) is an artist, engineer, architect, and inventor of folding toys and structures, most notably the Hoberman sphere.
Claire StansfieldDesigner · FashionClaire Stansfield (born 27 August 1964) is a British-Canadian actress, director, fashion designer, and former model who is best known for her recurring role as Alti in several episodes of…
Clive DavisPerson · Music memorabiliaClive Jay Davis (April 4, 1932 – June 22, 2026) was an American record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer.
Corinne HofmannAuthor · BooksCorinne Hofmann (born 4 June 1960) is a German born author living in Switzerland, most famous for her multi-million selling memoir Die weisse Massai (The White Masai).
Cosimo MatassaPerson · Music memorabiliaCosimo Vincent Matassa (April 13, 1926 – September 11, 2014) was an American recording engineer and studio owner, responsible for many R&B and early rock and roll recordings.
Dan FriedkinPerson · Film memorabiliaThomas Dan Friedkin (born February 27, 1965) is an American businessman. He is the chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group, a privately held consortium of businesses and investments in the…
Darcey SilvaDesigner · FashionDarcey Silva (born September 23, 1974) is an American television personality, clothing designer and actress.
David BeckhamPerson · Film memorabiliaSir David Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City F.C.
David Cholmondeley, 7th Marquess of CholmondeleyPerson · Film memorabiliaDavid George Philip Cholmondeley, 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, GCVO (born 27 June 1960), styled Viscount Malpas from birth until 1968, and subsequently Earl of Rocksavage until 1990, is a…
David IckeAuthor · BooksDavid Vaughan Icke (born 29 April 1952) is an English conspiracy theorist, author and a former semi-professional footballer, sports journalist and broadcaster.
Dick ClarkPerson · Film memorabiliaRichard Wagstaff Clark (November 30, 1929April 18, 2012) was an American television and radio personality and television producer who hosted American Bandstand from 1956 to 1989.
Dick PowellPerson · Film memorabilia
Dick Van PattenPerson · Film memorabiliaRichard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate whose career spanned seven decades of television.
DJ PaulDesigner · FashionPaul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), known professionally as DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer.
DJ PremierPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ.
Dolly PartonPerson · Film memorabiliaDolly Rebecca Parton Dean (Parton; January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
Don TapscottAuthor · BooksDon Tapscott (born June 1, 1947) is a Canadian business executive, author, consultant and public speaker.
Dulquer SalmaanPerson · Film memorabiliaDulquer Salmaan (d̪ulkʰɐr salmaːn; born 28 July 1983) is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Malayalam films, alongside a few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Dwayne JohnsonPerson · Film memorabiliaDwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name "the Rock", is an American actor and professional wrestler.
Eddie JordanAuthor · Books
Edie AdamsPerson · Music memorabiliaEdie Adams (born Edith Elizabeth Enke; April 16, 1927 – October 15, 2008) was an American comedian, actress, singer and businesswoman who was prominent in the second half of the 1900s.
Eduardo VerásteguiPerson · Film memorabiliaJosé Eduardo Verastegui (eˈðwaɾðo βeˈɾasteɣi; born May 21, 1974) is a Mexican actor, former singer, producer, and political activist.
Edward RayneDesigner · FashionSir Edward Rayne FRSA (19 August 1922 – 7 February 1992) was head of H. & M. Rayne (often simply known as Rayne), one of the foremost British manufacturers of high-end and couture shoes.
Eileen FisherDesigner · FashionEileen Fisher (born June 6, 1951) is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the women's clothing brand Eileen Fisher Inc.
Elio FiorucciDesigner · FashionElio Fiorucci (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɛːljo fjoˈruttʃi]; 10 June 1935 – 19 July 2015) was an Italian fashion designer and the founder of the Fiorucci fashion label.
Eliyahu M. GoldrattmmnjAuthor · BooksEliyahu Moshe Goldratt (March 31, 1947 – June 11, 2011) was an Israeli business management guru.
Enric BernatDesigner · Modern designEnrique Bernat Fontlladonosa; 20 October 1923 – 27 December 2003) was a Spanish scientist and businessman, and the founder of the Chupa Chups lollipop company.
Enrique GatoPerson · Film memorabiliaEnrique Gato Borregán (born 26 April 1977 in Valladolid, Castile and León) is a Spanish filmmaker and 3D/2D animation designer known as the creator of Tad Stones.
Enrique KrauzeAuthor · BooksEnrique Krauze Kleinbort (born 16 September 1947) is a Mexican historian, essayist, editor, and entrepreneur.
Eric CheneyDesigner · Modern designEric Cheney (5 January 1924 – 30 December 2001) was an English motorcycle racer, designer and independent constructor.
Erica TremblayPerson · Film memorabiliaErica Tremblay (born 1980) is a Native American filmmaker from the Seneca–Cayuga Nation.
Erik BaggerDesigner · Modern designErik Bagger (born Erik Kristian Bagger; 21 April 1949) is a Danish goldsmith, industrial designer and businessman. Bagger is best known for its glass series Grand Cru, Opera and Rosendahl.
Estée LauderDesigner · FashionEstée Lauder (born Josephine Esther Mentzer; July 1, 1908 – April 24, 2004) was an American businesswoman.
Ettore SottsassDesigner · DesignEttore Sottsass (ˈɛttore sotˈtsas; 14 September 1917 – 31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and product designer.
Eugene KasperskyAuthor · BooksYevgeny Valentinovich Kaspersky (born 4 October 1965) is a Russian cybersecurity expert who is the co-founder and the CEO of Kaspersky Lab, an IT security company with 4,000 employees.
Felice Mario BoanoDesigner · Modern designIllustration — Mario Boano
Felipe GonzálezAuthor · BooksFelipe González Márquez (born 5 March 1942) is a retired Spanish politician who was Prime Minister of Spain from 1982 to 1996 and leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party from 1974 to…
FergiePerson · Film memorabiliaStacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (born March 27, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
Fernanda GattinoniDesigner · FashionFernanda Gattinoni (2 December 1906 – 27 November 2002) was an Italian fashion designer who was the founder of the Gattinoni atelier.
Fernando Zóbel de Ayala y MontojoArtist · PaintingsFernando Montojo Zóbel de Ayala (August 27, 1924 – June 2, 1984), also known as Fernando M. Zóbel, was a Spanish Filipino painter, businessman, art collector and museum founder.
Fikirte AddisDesigner · FashionEarly life and education, Career and Personal life
Fiona FullertonPerson · Music memorabiliaFiona Elizabeth Fullerton (born 10 October 1956) is a British actress and singer, known for her role as Alice in the film Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972), and as Bond girl KGB spy…
Forrest MarsDesigner · Modern designForrest Edward Mars Sr. (March 21, 1904 – July 1, 1999) was an American billionaire businessman and the driving force of the candy company Mars Inc.
Franc RoddamAuthor · BooksFrancis George Franc Roddam (born 29 April 1946) is an English film director, businessman, screenwriter, television producer and publisher, best known as the creator of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet…
Franco Maria RicciDesigner · Modern designIllustration — Franco Maria Ricci's office in his house in Imperia. Photography by Paolo Monti, 1981.
Franz von HolzhausenDesigner · Modern designFranz von Holzhausen (born May 10, 1968) is an American automobile designer. He has been the chief designer at Tesla, Inc.
Frederik van Zyl SlabbertAuthor · BooksFrederik van Zyl Slabbert GCOB (2 March 1940 – 14 May 2010) was a South African political analyst, businessman and politician.
Gabby ConcepcionPerson · Film memorabiliaGabriel Arellano Concepcion (lang; born 5 November 1963) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman.
Gary GygaxAuthor · BooksErnest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008) was an American game designer and author best known for co-creating the pioneering tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with…
George GanchevAuthor · BooksGeorge Ganchev (born Georgi Petrushev) (born Георги Петрушев; August 29, 1939 – August 19, 2019) was a Bulgarian politician and founder of the now-defunct political parties Bulgarian…
Gerald McCabeDesigner · Modern designGerald Lawrence McCabe (January 30, 1927 – January 17, 2010) was an American furniture designer. He also established McCabe's Guitar Shop, in Santa Monica, California, in 1958.
Gigi ChaoDesigner · DesignGigi Chao (born 23 June 1979) is a Hong Kong business woman and activist, the vice-chair of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd.
Glenn BeckAuthor · BooksGlenn Lee Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, entrepreneur, and television producer.
Gloria EstefanPerson · Music memorabiliaGloria María Milagrosa Estefan (ˈɡloɾja esˈtefan; Fajardo García; born September 1, 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
Gloria VanderbiltDesigner · FashionGloria Laura Vanderbilt (February 20, 1924 – June 17, 2019) was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.[4]
Gulshan KumarPerson · Film memorabiliaGulshan Kumar Dua (5 May 1956 12 August 1997), was an Indian film and music producer and businessman who was the founder of the Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited music label in the…
Guo JingmingAuthor · BooksGuo Jingming (born June 6, 1983), also known as Edward Guo, is a Chinese young adult writer, director, and businessman.
Hal PrewittPhotographer · PhotographyHarold D. Prewitt Jr. (born October 1, 1954, in Hutchinson, Kansas) is an American businessman, inventor, artist, and race car driver.
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al MaktoumAuthor · Books
Haraldur Ingi ÞorleifssonDesigner · Modern design
Helen Gurley BrownAuthor · BooksHelen Gurley Brown (Helen Marie Gurley; February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012) was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman.
Henrik FiskerDesigner · Modern designHenrik Fisker (born 10 August 1963) is a Danish automotive designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California, US.
HikakinPerson · Music memorabiliaHikaru Kaihatsu, who is professionally known as Hikakin (Japanese: ヒカキン), is a Japanese YouTuber, beatboxer, and businessman.
Hilary DwyerPerson · Film memorabiliaHilary Dwyer (6 May 1945 – 30 March 2020), also known as Hilary Heath, was an English actress, businessperson, and film producer.
Hilly KristalPerson · Music memorabiliaHillel Kristal (September 23, 1931 August 28, 2007) was an American club owner, manager and musician who was the owner of the New York City club CBGB, which opened in 1973 and closed in…
Hironobu KageyamaPerson · Music memorabiliaReal name written 景山浩宣, born February 18, 1961 is a Japanese musician, singer and composer. He is best known for his work on anime, video game and tokusatsu soundtracks.
Huang NuboAuthor · Books
Hubert de GivenchyDesigner · FashionHubert James Marcel Taffin de Givenchy (lang; 20 February 1927 – 10 March 2018) was a French fashion designer who founded the luxury fashion and perfume house of Givenchy in 1952.
Hussein ChalayanDesigner · FashionHussein Chalayan, (Hüseyin Çağlayan hyseˈjin tʃaːɫaˈjan; born 12 August 1970) is a British-Cypriot fashion designer.
Iggy AzaleaPerson · Music memorabiliaAmethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian model, businesswoman and former rapper.
Ilaria Venturini FendiDesigner · Fashion
Ingvar KampradDesigner · Modern designFeodor Ingvar Kamprad (Swedish: [ˈɪ̌ŋːvar ˈkǎmːprad]; 30 March 1926 – 27 January 2018) was a Swedish billionaire businessman who founded IKEA in 1943 and grew it into a multinational retail…
Iris ApfelDesigner · Modern designIris Apfel (Barrel; August 29, 1921March 1, 2024) was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized…
Issey MiyakeDesigner · FashionIssey Miyake (Japanese: 三宅一生, Hepburn: Miyake Issei; [mijake iꜜsseː] 22 April 1938 – 5 August 2022) was a Japanese fashion designer.
Ivanka TrumpDesigner · FashionIvanka Trump was an American businessperson, model, writer, politician, television presenter and fashion designer (born 1981).
Ivenue Love-StanleyDesigner · DesignIvenue Love-Stanley, (born 1951) is an American architect. She co-founded Stanley, Love-Stanley P.C, an Atlanta-based architecture and design firm.
Jack KempAuthor · BooksJack French Kemp (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician, professional football player, and U.S.
Jack LaLanneAuthor · BooksFrancois Henri "Jack" LaLanne (September 26, 1914 – January 23, 2011) was an American fitness and nutrition guru and motivational speaker.
Jack ParsonsAuthor · BooksJohn Whiteside Parsons (born Marvel Whiteside Parsons; October 2, 1914 – June 17, 1952) was an American rocket engineer, chemist, and Thelemite occultist.
Jack WelchAuthor · Books
Jacqueline AndersonPerson · Film memorabiliaJacqueline Buckingham (born Jacqueline Elaine Buckingham) is an American actress and entrepreneur.
Jacques BergeracPerson · Film memorabiliaJacques Bergerac (26 May 1927 – 15 June 2014) was a French actor and businessman.

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