W. Averell Harriman
@wharriman
American businessman, politician and diplomat (1891–1986)
Building W. A. Harriman & Co as Founder · United States
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Key facts
- Lived
- 1891–1986
- Educated at
- Groton School · Yale University
About
W. Averell Harriman (1891–1986) was a diplomat and politician. They were born in New York City. They studied at Groton School. They served as Governor of New York.
In context
W. A. Harriman & Co was founded in 1919 and closed in 1931, after 12 years. Among the 11 other financial services companies founded in the 1910s we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 35 years, so this one closed earlier than most.
Contribution
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