William Myron Keck
William Myron Keck (born April 27, 1880 in Bedford, Pennsylvania , † August 20, 1964 in Los Angeles County ) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist .
In 1921 he founded the Superior Oil Company in Coalinga, California .
Today he is best known for the WM Keck Foundation , one of the largest foundations in the USA . He founded it in 1954.
Web links
- William Myron Keck in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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SURNAME | Keck, William Myron |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 27, 1880 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Bedford, Pennsylvania |
DATE OF DEATH | 20th August 1964 |
Place of death | Los Angeles County |