Richard Whitney (financier)
American financier and convicted embezzler / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Whitney (August 1, 1888 – December 5, 1974) was an American financier, president of the New York Stock Exchange from 1930 to 1935. He was later convicted of embezzlement and imprisoned.
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Richard Whitney | |
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President of the New York Stock Exchange | |
In office 1930–1935 | |
Preceded by | Edward H. H. Simmons |
Succeeded by | Charles R. Gay |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-08-01)August 1, 1888 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | December 5, 1974(1974-12-05) (aged 86) Far Hills, New Jersey, U.S. |
Spouse |
Gertrude Sheldon Sands
(after 1916) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Groton School |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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