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| Born | Jay Arthur Pritzker August 26, 1922 |
| Died | January 23, 1999 (aged 76) |
| Education | University of Chicago Northwestern University (BS, JD) |
| Known for | Co-founder of Hyatt Corporation |
| Spouse | Cindy Friend |
| Children | 5, including Thomas, John, Daniel, Gigi |
| Parent | Abram Nicholas Pritzker (father) |
| Relatives | See Pritzker family |
Jay Arthur Pritzker (August 26, 1922 – January 23, 1999) was an American businessman and member of the Pritzker family. He was a founder of the Hyatt Corporation, having purchased the first Hyatt Hotel in 1957, and was responsible for the corporation's evolution into a multinational hospitality conglomerate.