Seymour H. Knox II
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Seymour Horace Knox II (September 1, 1898 ā September 27, 1990) was a Buffalo, New York, philanthropist and polo player. The son of wealthy businessman Seymour H. Knox, he owned a palatial home designed by C. P. H. Gilbert.[1]
This article is about the Buffalo philanthropist and art exponent. For other people with the same name, see Seymour Knox (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Chancellor of the University of Buffalo Acting, Preceded by ...
Seymour H. Knox II | |
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Chancellor of the University of Buffalo Acting | |
In office July 1 ā August 31, 1954 | |
Preceded by | T.R. McConnell |
Succeeded by | Clifford Furnas |
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Born | (1898-09-01)September 1, 1898 Buffalo, New York |
Died | September 27, 1990(1990-09-27) (aged 92) |
Spouse | Helen Northrup |
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Alma mater | Yale University (1920) |
Occupation | Banker |
Awards | National Medal of Arts (1986) |
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