Kemmons Wilson
American hotelier (1913–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Kemmons Wilson (January 5, 1913 – February 12, 2003) was an American hotelier. He is best known for founding the hotel chain Holiday Inn in the 1950s.
For other people named Charles Wilson, see Charles Wilson (disambiguation).
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Born | Charles Kemmons Wilson (1913-01-05)January 5, 1913 Osceola, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | February 12, 2003(2003-02-12) (aged 90) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Known for | Founder, Holiday Inn |
Spouse |
Dorothy Elizabeth Lee Wilson
(m. 1941; died 2001) |
Children | 5 |
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