About Henry Giessenbier
Lived 1892 – 1935 (aged 43). Henry Giessenbier was an American banker.
Henry "Hy" Giessenbier Jr (1892–1935) was an American banker in St. Louis, Missouri of German ancestry. He became the founder of the Young Men's Progressive Civic Association in 1915 and the United States Junior Chamber in 1920.
He died aged 43 of kidney complications.
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Who was Henry Giessenbier?
American banker; founded the Jaycees (1892-1935)
When was Henry Giessenbier born?
Henry Giessenbier was born on 13 October 1892 in St. Louis.
When did Henry Giessenbier die?
Henry Giessenbier died on 7 November 1935.
What was Henry Giessenbier's occupation?
Henry Giessenbier was a banker.
What nationality was Henry Giessenbier?
Henry Giessenbier was American.
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