Richard Bloch
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Richard Adolf Bloch (February 15, 1926 – July 21, 2004)[1][2] was an American entrepreneur, and philanthropist best known for starting the H&R Block tax preparation and personal finance company with his older brother Henry in 1955. His personal experience with cancer led him to invest in helping others fight and overcome the disease.
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Born | Richard Adolf Bloch February 15, 1926 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 2004(2004-07-21) (aged 78) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Co-founder of H&R Block |
Spouse | Annette Modell |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Henry W. Bloch (brother) |
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