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Ganson Purcell

d. 1967

American government official

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About Ganson Purcell

Ganson Purcell (1905 – November 21, 1967) served as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between 1942 and 1946 and also served as a member from 1941 to 1946 as the replacement to Jerome Frank. He graduated from Williams College in 1927 and Harvard Law School in 1930.

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Important facts

Died

21 November 1967

Education

Williams College

Positions held

Member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ganson Purcell?

American government official

When did Ganson Purcell die?

Ganson Purcell died on 21 November 1967.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ganson Purcell

· Wikidata: Q5521501

· DBpedia: Ganson Purcell

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