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Clarence Bamberger

1886 – 1984

American mining executive and politician

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Lived 1886 – 1984 (aged 97). Clarence Bamberger was an American businessperson, engineer, politician and mining engineer.

Clarence G. Bamberger (July 16, 1886 – February 18, 1984) was an American mining executive, politician and philanthropist. He served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives in 1913. He was a member of the War Industries Board during World War I.

Early life Clarence G. Bamberger was born on July 16, 1886, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Bertha (née Greenewald) and Jacob E. Bamberger. He was educated at public schools in Salt Lake City and Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He graduated with a degree in mining engineering from Cornell University in 1908.

During World War I, Bamberger was captain of the ordinance department and worked with the War Industries Board. He was executive director of all war loan drives in Utah during World War II. He was executive vice chairman of the War Finance Committee of Utah from 1942 to 1946. They had two daughters and one son, Marie, Gloria and Clarence Jr. He was a member of Alta Club from 1911 to his death.

Bamberger died on February 18, 1984. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Phillips Exeter Academy, Cornell University College of Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Mines ParisTech
Positions held
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Also known as
Clarence Greenewald Bamberger, Sr., Clarence Greenwald Bamberger, Clarence G. Bamberger, C. G. Bamberger, C. Bamberger

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Clarence Bamberger's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Clarence Bamberger?

American mining executive and politician (1886–1984)

When was Clarence Bamberger born?

Clarence Bamberger was born on 16 July 1886 in Salt Lake City.

When did Clarence Bamberger die?

Clarence Bamberger died on 18 February 1984.

What was Clarence Bamberger's occupation?

Clarence Bamberger was a businessperson, engineer, politician and mining engineer.

What nationality was Clarence Bamberger?

Clarence Bamberger was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clarence Bamberger

· Wikidata: Q124370025

· DBpedia: Clarence Bamberger

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