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J. Willard Marriott
American hotel founder
J. Willard Marriott | |
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| Born | John Willard Marriott (1900-09-17)September 17, 1900 Marriott Settlement, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1985(1985-08-13) (aged 84) Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Burial place | Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Maryland |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Marriott Corporation, since 1993 Marriott International |
| Spouse | Alice Sheets |
| Children | 2, including Bill Marriott |
John Willard Marriott Sr. (September 17, 1900 – August 13, 1985) was an American entrepreneur and businessman.
John willard marriott sr biography meaning
He was the founder of the Marriott Corporation (which became Marriott International in 1993), the parent company of the world's largest hospitality, hotel chains, and food services companies. The Marriott company rose from a small root beer stand in Washington, D.C., in 1927 to a chain of family restaurants by 1932, to its first motel in 1957.
By the time he died in 1985, the Marriott company operated 1,400 re