Quick Facts
Fact | Details |
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Full Name | Salvatore Ferragamo |
Date of Birth | June 5, 1898 |
Place of Birth | Bonito, Campania, Italy |
Date of Death | August 7, 1960 |
Alma Mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation | Shoe Designer |
Known for | Founder of Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.; Innovator in shoe design, including cage and wedge heels |
Spouse | Wanda Ferragamo |
Children | 6 |
Net Worth | $50 Million approx |
Notable Achievements | Established reputation in the 1930s; Experimented with alternative materials in shoe design |