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Herbert Allen, Jr.

b. 1940

American businessman

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About Herbert Allen, Jr.

Born 1940. Herbert Allen, Jr. is an American businessperson, known for Allen & Company.

Herbert A. Allen Jr. (born 1940) is an American businessman and former president of Allen & Company.

Biography Herbert Allen Jr. is the son of Kathleen and Herbert A. Allen Sr. His father was a high school drop out and stock trader who joined in 1927 an investment firm founded in 1922 by his older brother Charles, Allen & Company. Allen & Company specialized in corporate buyouts. A third brother Harold joined soon after. Allen Jr. has one sister, Susan Allen.

Allen Jr. was raised in Irvington, New York In 1973, Allen & Company purchased a controlling interest in Columbia Pictures. In 1982, Allen & Company launched the Sun Valley Conference and The Coca-Cola Company bought Columbia for $750 million in cash and stock

Personal life Allen has been married and divorced three times. His first wife was Laura Parrish; Leslie Allen; and Christie Allen.

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Important facts

Born
1940
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United States
Known for
Allen & Company
Education
Williams College

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ann Reinking
Child
Herbert Allen III
Parent
Herbert A. Allen Sr.

People in Herbert Allen, Jr.'s life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1963
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Engineer
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Leslie Allen
b. 1957
Tennis player
 Portrait of Christie Allen
Christie Allen
1954 – 2008
Singer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Herbert Allen, Jr.?

American businessman

When was Herbert Allen, Jr. born?

Herbert Allen, Jr. was born in 1940.

What is Herbert Allen, Jr.'s occupation?

Herbert Allen, Jr. is a businessperson.

What is Herbert Allen, Jr. known for?

Herbert Allen, Jr. is known for Allen & Company.

What nationality is Herbert Allen, Jr.?

Herbert Allen, Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Allen, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q16105265

· DBpedia: Herbert Allen Jr.

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