Vincenzo Florio

For the Italian entrepreneur and politician, see Vincenzo Florio Sr.
Vincenzo Florio Jr.
Vincenzo Florio Jr. in 1905
Born(1883-03-18)18 March 1883
Palermo, Kingdom of Italy
Died6 January 1959(1959-01-06) (aged 75)
Épernay, France
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur and racecar driver
Known forMember of the Florio family and founder of the Targa Florio

Vincenzo Florio Jr. (18 March 1883 – 6 January 1959) was an Italian entrepreneur, heir of the rich Florio entrepreneurial dynasty, one of the wealthiest Italian families during the late 19th century.[1] An automobile enthusiast, he is best known as the founder of the Targa Florio.

  1. ^ (in Italian) Flòrio, Treccani Enciclopedie on line (retrieved 10 April 2018)