William Marsh Rice

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1816 – 1900

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Who was William Marsh Rice?

William Marsh Rice was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas.

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Born
Mar 14, 1816
Springfield
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Sep 23, 1900
New York City

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on July 23, 2013

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