# Charles Lewis Tiffany: founder, Tiffany & Co.

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American jeweler and businessman (1812-1902) who founded Tiffany & Co. in 1837 in New York City. Born in Killingly, Connecticut. Created the country first retail catalog and introduced the English standard of sterling silver in imported jewelry in 1851.

- **Nationality:** American
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Former / Previously (1)

- [Tiffany & Co.](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tiffany-co.md) Founder (secondary-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lewis_Tiffany


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