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Hugh Roy Cullen
American industrialist and philanthropist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hugh Roy Cullen (July 3, 1881 – July 4, 1957) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Cullen was heavily involved in the petroleum industry having struck oil near Texas in 1928.[1] He was a large supporter of multiple educational institutions in and around Houston, in one of which, the University of Houston, he became a longtime chairman of the board of regents. He is considered one of the most important figures in Texas during the "oil boom" era.[2]
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Hugh Roy Cullen | |
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![]() H.R. Cullen, ca. 1947 | |
Born | (1881-07-03)July 3, 1881 |
Died | July 4, 1957(1957-07-04) (aged 76) |
Occupation(s) | Oilman, Philanthropist |
Known for | Philanthropism |
Spouse | Lillie Cranz Cullen |
Children | Roy Gustav Cullen, Agnes Louise Cullen Arnold, Margaret Cullen Marshall, Wilhelmina Daisy Cullen Smith |
Parent(s) | Cicero Cullen, Louise Beck Cullen |
Relatives | Ezekiel Wimberly Cullen |
Website | The Cullen Foundation |
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