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James R. Cargill II

b. 1949

American philanthropist

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About James R. Cargill II

Born 1949. James R. Cargill II is an American cargill.

James Ray Cargill II (born 1949) is an American business owner.

Biography James R. Cargill II is the great-grandson of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of the privately held, globally operating, food corporation Cargill. He has a brother, Austen S. Cargill II, and a sister, Marianne Cargill Liebmann. and on the Board of Trustees of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution.

He has donated to the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Through the James R. Cargill II Trust, he has owned stock in SolarAttic, a company that uses solar energy to heat swimming-pools.

He lives in Birchwood, Wisconsin and is married with two children. A widower, he married Kathy Cargill (née Pospychalla) in 2012. As of 2019, his estimated net worth is US$4.2 billion.

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Important facts

Born
1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Cargill
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James R. Cargill II?

American philanthropist

When was James R. Cargill II born?

James R. Cargill II was born in 1949.

What is James R. Cargill II's occupation?

James R. Cargill II is a cargill.

What nationality is James R. Cargill II?

James R. Cargill II is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James R. Cargill II

· Wikidata: Q16240965

· DBpedia: James R. Cargill II

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