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Christian Dior

Born: 21-Jan-1905
Birthplace: Granville, France
Died: 23-Oct-1957
Location of death: Montecatini, Italy
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Buried, Cimetire de Callian, Var, France

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Gay
Occupation: Fashion Designer

Nationality: France
Executive summary: The 1947 New Look

Military service: French Army (WWII)

Father: Alexandre Louis Maurice Dior (fertilizer manufacturer)
Mother: Madeleine
Brother: Raymond Dior (older)
Boyfriend: Jacques Benita (Algerian singer, dated 1956-57)

    University: École des Sciences Politiques

Author of books:
Dior by Dior (1956, memoir)





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