Willard Rouse II
American real estate developer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willard Goldsmith Rouse II (1910 – October 20, 1971) was an American real estate developer who supported and partnered with his brother Jim Rouse to develop malls, and planned communities.[2]
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Born | Willard Goldsmith Rouse II 1910 Easton, Maryland, US |
Died | October 20, 1971(1971-10-20) (aged 60–61) |
Other names | Bill Rouse |
Known for | Land development, shopping malls |
Spouse | Katherine Parker |
Children | 2, including Willard Rouse III |
Parent(s) | Willard Goldsmith Rouse (1867–1930) Lydia Agnes Robinson[1] |
Relatives | James Wilson Rouse (brother), Edward Norton (great-nephew) |
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Bill Rouse took on the role of supporter for his brother after the death of their parents in 1930. He funded his education, and secured Navy transport for him from Ernest L. Jahncke to return home from the University of Hawaii.[3] He founded the Rouse Company with his brother.[4]