William Woodward Jr.
American banker (1920–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Woodward Jr. (June 12, 1920 – October 31, 1955) was the heir to the Hanover National Bank fortune (later Manufacturer's Hanover), the Belair Estate and stud farm and legacy,[1] , decorated war veteran, and a leading figure in racing circles before he was shot to death by his wife, Ann Woodward, in what Life magazine called the "Shooting of the Century".
For other uses, see William Woodward (disambiguation).
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William Woodward Jr. | |
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Born | (1920-06-12)June 12, 1920 |
Died | October 30, 1955(1955-10-30) (aged 35) Oyster Bay, New York, U.S. |
Cause of death | Gunshot |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Education | Groton School |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation(s) | Banker, horse breeder |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | William Woodward Sr. Elizabeth "Elsie" Cryder |
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