Aristide Merloni
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Aristide Merloni

Italian businessman (1897–1970)

Aristide Merloni (24 October 1897, Fabriano – 19 December 1970, Fabriano), was an Italian businessman, and founder of the Merloni industries. He started his entrepreneurial adventure with the production of scales.2

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Born Oct 24, 1897, died Dec 19, 1970.1

About

In the following decades, he developed a large range of products, from gas cylinders to water heaters, from bathtubs to household appliances and kitchen furniture. From his name, Aristide, the company drew inspiration to create its historical, most famous trademark, Ariston.

Upon his death, the various activities were divided into three companies, one for each one of his sons. Two of these companies are still in business: Ariston Thermo Group and Indesit Company.

From Wikipedia’s article on Aristide Merloni, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedIstituto Tecnico Tecnologico Girolamo e Margherita Montani3

Career

Occupation: politician, entrepreneur.7

  • 1968 to 1970Member of the Senate of the Italian Republic5
  • 1963 to 1968Member of the Senate of the Italian Republic5
  • 1958 to 1963Member of the Senate of the Italian Republic5
  • 1951 to 1957Mayor5 6
  • Date not recordedFounded Industrie Merloni4

Personal life

  • BornOct 24, 1897, Fabriano8
  • DiedDec 19, 1970, Fabriano9
  • CitizenshipKingdom of Italy, Italy10
  • Children411

Awards

  • Date not recordedGrand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic12