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Kingdon Gould Sr. (August 15, 1887 – November 7, 1945) was an American financier,champion polo player and member of the wealthy Gould family.
Aug 22, 2024 · George Jay Gould I, known primarily as George Gould, was born on February 6, 1864, in New York City. He was the oldest son of Jay Gould, a prominent financier and railroad magnate, who had played a monumental role in the development of America's railroad industry.
- February 6, 1864 (New York, New York)
- Railroad Executive
- May 16, 1923 (French Riviera, France)
The Gould family is a wealthy American family that came to prominence in the late 19th century. The family's fortune was primarily earned through a railroad empire built by Jason "Jay" Gould, a notorious "robber baron" during the Gilded Age.
Kingdon Gould Jr. (January 3, 1924 – January 16, 2018) was an American diplomat, businessman, and philanthropist. [1] A Republican businessman, Gould was appointed by President Richard Nixon to serve as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg, a position he would hold from 1969 through 1972.
May 23, 2018 · While at Yale in 1942, he volunteered for the armed services and served in World War II. He received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant with the 36th Mechanized Calvary, and served in the Ardennes and Rhine campaigns.
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Jun 10, 2014 · Kingdon Gould, Jr., 90, is a noted businessman, real estate developer and former U.S. ambassador under two presidents. He is a great-grandson of railroad tycoon Jay Gould.