John J. Raskob

Entrepreneur

Birthday March 19, 1879

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Maryland

DEATH DATE Oct 15, 1950 (71)

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About

American businessman who constructed the Empire State Building.

Before Fame

He worked as a farmhand, actor, and newspaper delivery boy.

Trivia

His Empire State Building beat out the Chrysler Building and became the world's tallest building.

Family Life

He had 12 children with his wife Helena Springer Green.

Associated With

He was in opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal policies.