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Harry Ford Sinclair
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1876 – 1956
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Who was Harry Ford Sinclair?
Harry Ford Sinclair was an American industrialist. Founder of Sinclair Oil, he was implicated in the 1920s Teapot Dome Scandal and served six months in prison for jury tampering. Afterwards he returned to his former life and enjoyed its prosperity until his death.
He was an avid owner of sports properties, one of the principal financial backers of baseball's Federal League and a force in U.S. thoroughbred racing. Horses from his stable won the Kentucky Derby and three Belmont Stakes.
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- Born
- Jul 6, 1876
Wheeling - Also known as
- Harry Sinclair
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Kansas
- Died
- Nov 10, 1956
- Resting place
- Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles
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on July 23, 2013
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