Jørgine Boomer

Deceased Person

1887 – 1971

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Who was Jørgine Boomer?

Jørgine Slettede Boomer was a Norwegian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur, noted for her rags-to-riches story as a poor immigrant who became the co-owner and manager of one of the world's largest luxury hotels, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

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Born
Aug 18, 1887
Lom
Nationality
  • Norway
  • United States of America
Education
  • Columbia University
Lived in
  • Lom
  • New York City
Died
May 7, 1971
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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