Armand Hammer
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For other uses, see Armand Hammer (disambiguation).
Armand Hammer (May 21, 1898[1]: 16 – December 10, 1990) was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century.[2] Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.[3][4][5]
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Born | (1898-05-21)May 21, 1898 New York City, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 1990(1990-12-10) (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Columbia University (B.A., 1919; M.D., 1921) |
Occupation | Business magnate |
Spouses | Angela Carey Zevely (div. 1954)Frances Barrett Tolman
(m. 1956; died 1989) |
Children | Julian Armand Hammer |
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Hammer's business interests around the world and his "citizen diplomacy" helped him cultivate a wide network of friends and associates.