About Edgar Rickard
Lived 1874 – 1951 (aged 77). Edgar Rickard was an American engineer and mining engineer.
Edgar Rickard (January 17, 1874 – January 21, 1951) was a mining engineer and a lifelong confidant of U.S. President Herbert Hoover.
Biography
Family
He was the son of mining engineer Reuben Rickard, and the brother of Thomas Rickard, also a mining engineer and one-time mayor of Berkeley, California.
He was born on January 17, 1874, in Pontgibaud, France.
Career
Around the turn of the century, he served for many years as the editor of a mining journal in London. in San Francisco, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edgar Rickard?
American mining engineer
When was Edgar Rickard born?
Edgar Rickard was born on 17 January 1874 in Pontgibaud.
When did Edgar Rickard die?
Edgar Rickard died on 21 January 1951 in San Francisco.
What was Edgar Rickard's occupation?
Edgar Rickard was an engineer and mining engineer.
What nationality was Edgar Rickard?
Edgar Rickard was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Rickard. https://biography.guide/edgar-rickard/
MLA: "Edgar Rickard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edgar-rickard/.
Chicago: "Edgar Rickard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edgar-rickard/.
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