Charles Deering
American businessman
Died when: 74 years 189 days (894 months)Star Sign: Leo
Charles Deering (July 31, 1852 – February 5, 1927) was an American businessman, art collector, and philanthropist.He was an executive of the agricultural machinery company founded by his father that became International Harvester.
Charles's successful stewardship of the family firm left him with the means and leisure to indulge his interests in the arts and natural sciences.
His activities and benefactions in the US were centered on Chicago and Miami; he also aspired to found an art museum in Spain.
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