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Charles F. Shaw

b. 1943

American businessman

WinegrowerInvestment bankerMilitary officer
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About Charles F. Shaw

Born 1943. Charles F. Shaw is an American winegrower, investment banker and military officer.

Charles Frank Shaw Jr. (born September 15, 1943) is an American businessman and former winery owner whose name is used for Charles Shaw wine, a brand of inexpensive table wines.

Born in Michigan, Shaw graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. degree in 1965 and was commissioned as a United States Air Force officer. After leaving active duty as a captain in 1969, he graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business with an M.B.A. degree in 1971 and became an investment banker in Houston, Texas.

Shaw moved to Chicago, Illinois, and found employment there working for the healthcare software company Heartbase. In 2003, he announced he was considering starting a winery in southwestern Michigan. He did so, founding Oerther Vineyard, which specializes in Riesling.

Shaw is conductor Robert Shaw's second cousin.

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Important facts

Born
15 September 1943, Michigan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Winegrower, investment banker, military officer
Nationality
United States
Education
Stanford University, United States Military Academy, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Also known as
Charles Frank Shaw, Jr., Charles F. Shaw

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles F. Shaw?

American businessman

When was Charles F. Shaw born?

Charles F. Shaw was born on 15 September 1943 in Michigan.

What is Charles F. Shaw's occupation?

Charles F. Shaw is a winegrower, investment banker and military officer.

What nationality is Charles F. Shaw?

Charles F. Shaw is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles F. Shaw

· Wikidata: Q5077553

· DBpedia: Charles F. Shaw

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