William McPherson Allen
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William McPherson Allen (born September 1, 1900 in Lolo , Montana , † October 29, 1985 in Seattle ) was an American businessman. From September 1945 to April 1968 Allen was president of the aircraft manufacturer Boeing . It is thanks to him that the Boeing Group successfully switched from fan guns to jet aircraft . Allen was responsible for the successful development and marketing of the Boeing 747 .
Web links
- HistoryLink Essay: Allen, William McPherson (1900-1985) (English)
- Entry at hbs.edu (English)
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| SURNAME | Allen, William McPherson |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American manager (Boeing) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 1, 1900 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lolo , Montana |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 29, 1985 |
| Place of death | Seattle |