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Courtlandt S. Gross

1904 – 1982

American aviation pioneer

Businessperson
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About Courtlandt S. Gross

Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 77). Courtlandt S. Gross was an American businessperson.

Courtlandt Sherrington Gross (November 21, 1904 – July 15, 1982) was an American aviation pioneer and executive who served as a leading officer of Lockheed Corporation for 35 years. He retired as chairman in 1967.

Life and career Gross was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University. He and his brother Robert E. Gross purchased the company Lockheed Corporation in 1932 and built it into an aerospace conglomerate.

Gross, his wife Alexandra Van Rensselaer Devereux Gross, and their housekeeper Catherine O'Hara VanderVeur were murdered in their home in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Drifter Roger P. Buehl was convicted of the murders.

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Important facts

Born
21 November 1904, Boston
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 July 1982, Villanova
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United States
Education
Harvard University
Employers
Lockheed Corporation
Also known as
Courtlandt Gross, Cort Gross, Courtlandt Sherrington Gross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Courtlandt S. Gross?

American aviation pioneer (1904-1982)

When was Courtlandt S. Gross born?

Courtlandt S. Gross was born on 21 November 1904 in Boston.

When did Courtlandt S. Gross die?

Courtlandt S. Gross died on 15 July 1982 in Villanova.

What was Courtlandt S. Gross's occupation?

Courtlandt S. Gross was a businessperson.

What nationality was Courtlandt S. Gross?

Courtlandt S. Gross was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Courtlandt S. Gross

· Wikidata: Q5178561

· DBpedia: Courtlandt S. Gross

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