Richard D'Oyly Carte

Richard D'Oyly Carte (born May 3, 1844, London, England – died April 3, 1901, London, England) was an English talent agent, theatrical impresario, composer and hotelier during the latter half of the Victorian era. He founded the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and built the state-of-the-art Savoy Theater, London to host Gilbert & Sullivan operas. He also built the Savoy Hotel, London. Father of Rupert D'Oyly Carte and grandfather of Bridget D'Oyly Carte.