About Charles Grawemeyer
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 81). Charles Grawemeyer was an American industrialist.
Henry Charles Grawemeyer (September 3, 1912 – December 8, 1993), industrialist, entrepreneur, astute investor and philanthropist, created the Grawemeyer Award at the University of Louisville in 1984. An initial endowment of $9 million from the Grawemeyer Foundation funded the awards, which have drawn thousands of nominations from around the world.
Grawemeyer Hall on the campus of the University of Louisville is named in honor of his family.
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Who was Charles Grawemeyer?
US businessman and philanthropist (1912–1993)
When was Charles Grawemeyer born?
Charles Grawemeyer was born on 3 September 1912 in Louisville.
When did Charles Grawemeyer die?
Charles Grawemeyer died on 8 December 1993 in Louisville.
What was Charles Grawemeyer's occupation?
Charles Grawemeyer was an industrialist.
What nationality was Charles Grawemeyer?
Charles Grawemeyer was American.
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