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George Arents

1875 – 1960

American businessman

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Lived 1875 – 1960 (aged 84–85). George Arents was an American bibliographer, collector, business executive and racing driver.

George Arents Jr. (born 1875 - December 13, 1960) was an American businessman who directed the American Tobacco Company and was the treasurer for the American Machine and Foundry as well as the International Cigar Machinery. He was in one race, which was the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races where his Mercedes overturned, causing a serious head injury and Carl Mensel, his driving mechanic, to die. He studied at Columbia University and received his master's degree from Syracuse University.

Racing accident While racing in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races, his Mercedes 60's left rear tire blew. The bare rim struck a trolley track, overturning the car. He was thrown from the car and suffered a serious head injury. He recovered from the injury, but his driving mechanic died due to this accident.

Death Arents died on December 13, 1960, donating $2 million to Syracuse University and $1 million to the New York Public University. He left a bulk of his estate for his son, George Arents III.

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Important facts

Born
1875, New York City
Birth century
Died
1960
Occupation
Bibliographer, collector, business executive, racing driver
Nationality
Also known as
George Arents Jr., George A. Arents

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Arents's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Arents?

American businessman (1875-1960)

When was George Arents born?

George Arents was born in 1875 in New York City.

When did George Arents die?

George Arents died in 1960.

What was George Arents's occupation?

George Arents was a bibliographer, collector, business executive and racing driver.

What nationality was George Arents?

George Arents was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Arents

· Wikidata: Q104244428

· DBpedia: George Arents

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