Peter George Peterson
American businessman, investment banker, philanthropist, and author (1926-2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter George "Pete" Peterson (June 5, 1926 – March 20, 2018) was an American businessman, investment banker, fiscal conservative, and author.
Peter George Peterson | |
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| 20th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office February 29, 1972 – February 1, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Maurice Stans |
| Succeeded by | Frederick B. Dent |
| Chair of the Council on Foreign Relations | |
| In office 1985–2007 | |
| Preceded by | David Rockefeller |
| Succeeded by | Carla A. Hills / Robert E. Rubin |
| Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
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| Born | June 5, 1926 Kearney, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2018 (aged 91) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
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He was United States Secretary of Commerce from February 29, 1972 to February 1, 1973. He was also known as founder and principal funder of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Peterson was named the most influential billionaire in U.S. politics.[1]
Peterson died on March 20, 2018 at his Manhattan apartment. He was 91 years old.[2][3]
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