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Conrad Hilton

Conrad Hilton, born on December 25, 1887, was a renowned hotel magnate from the United States. As the founder of Hilton Hotels Corporation, his name has become synonymous with the global hotel chain. Since the establishment of Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1919, it has grown into one of the largest hotel chains in the world. more

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