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Winthrop W. Aldrich
American banker and financier (1885–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winthrop Williams Aldrich GBE (November 2, 1885 – February 25, 1974)[1] was an American banker and financier, scion of a prominent and powerful political family, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
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Winthrop W. Aldrich | |
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![]() Aldrich during World War I | |
United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office February 2, 1953 – February 1, 1957 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Walter S. Gifford |
Succeeded by | John Hay Whitney |
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Born | Winthrop Williams Aldrich November 2, 1885 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | February 25, 1974 (aged 88) New York City, U.S. |
Spouse | Harriet Alexander |
Children | 5 |
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Residence(s) | 960 Fifth Avenue Islesboro, Maine Providence, Rhode Island |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | Banker |
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