Herbert L. Pratt
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Herbert Lee Pratt (November 21, 1871 – February 3, 1945) was an American businessman and a leading figure in the United States oil industry. In 1923, he became head of Standard Oil of New York; his father Charles Pratt was a founder of Astral Oil Works, which later became part of Standard Oil. He lived and worked in New York City, as well as having a country estate, "The Braes" in Glen Cove, Long Island, and a hunting preserve and estate, "Good Hope Plantation" in Ridgeland, South Carolina. He was also an art collector and philanthropist.[1]
Quick Facts President of Standard Oil Company of New York, Preceded by ...
Herbert L. Pratt | |
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President of Standard Oil Company of New York | |
In office 1923–1928 | |
Preceded by | Henry Clay Folger |
Succeeded by | Charles F. Meyer |
Personal details | |
Born | Herbert Lee Pratt (1871-11-21)November 21, 1871 New York City, US |
Died | February 3, 1945(1945-02-03) (aged 73) New York City, US |
Spouse |
Florence Balsdon Gibb
(m. 1897; died 1935) |
Relations | Frederic B. Pratt (brother) George Dupont Pratt (brother) John Teele Pratt (brother) Harold I. Pratt (brother) Charles M. Pratt (half-brother) |
Parent(s) | Mary Helen Richardson Charles Pratt |
Alma mater | Amherst College |
Occupation | Businessman |
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