Frank Phillips (oilman)
American businessman (1873–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank Freeman Phillips (November 28, 1873 – August 23, 1950) was an American oilman who with his brother Lee Eldas Phillips co-founded the Phillips Petroleum Company in 1917. Phillips served as the company's president from 1917 to 1939 and as its chairman from 1939 to 1949.
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Frank Freeman Phillips | |
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Born | (1873-11-28)November 28, 1873 Scotia, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1950(1950-08-23) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Phillips Family Mausoleum Woolaroc, Oklahoma |
Known for | Co-founder of Phillips Petroleum Company |
Spouse |
Jane Gibson (m. 1898) |
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