Conrad Hilton Jr.
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Conrad Hilton, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Conrad Nicholson Hilton, Jr. July 6, 1926 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1969 (aged 42) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Taylor
(m. 1950–1951)Patricia McClintock
(m. 1958–1965) |
| Children | Conrad Nicholson Hilton III Michael Otis Hilton |
| Parent(s) | Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) Mary Adelaide Barron |
Conrad Nicholson "Nicky" Hilton, Jr. (July 6, 1926 – March 31, 1969) was an American socialite, hotel heir, businessman, and TWA director. He was one of the sons of Conrad Hilton (founder of Hilton Hotels).
Early life
Hilton was born in Dallas, Texas. His father was Conrad Nicholson Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels, and his mother was Mary Adelaide Barron. Hilton grew up with three siblings: William Barron Hilton, Eric Michael Hilton, and Constance Francesca Hilton. He was the great-uncle of Paris and Nicky Hilton, the latter sharing his nickname. He attended New Mexico Military Institute.
Personal life
Hilton was married to Elizabeth Taylor from 1950 to 1951. It ended because Hilton's drinking problem bothered her. Hilton was also physically and emotionally abusive towards her but Elizabeth hid this from the press until years later.
He later dated Natalie Wood and Joan Collins. In 1958, Hilton married oil heiress Patricia "Trish" McClintock. They had two children: Conrad Nicholson Hilton III and Michael Otis Hilton.
Hilton died of a heart attack at the age of 42. He is interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City.
References
- Los Angeles Times, Historical Collection