About John Archibald Armstrong
Lived 1917 – 2010 (aged 93). John Archibald Armstrong was a Canadian business executive, known for Imperial Oil.
John Archibald Armstrong (24 March 1917 – 26 December 2010) was a Canadian business executive.
Armstrong was chief executive officer of Imperial Oil from 1973 to 1981. He was also a director of the Royal Bank of Canada.
In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was inducted into the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame in 2004.
He died in his sleep in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 2010.
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Who was John Archibald Armstrong?
Canadian business executive
When was John Archibald Armstrong born?
John Archibald Armstrong was born on 24 March 1917 in Dauphin.
When did John Archibald Armstrong die?
John Archibald Armstrong died on 26 December 2010 in Nanaimo.
What was John Archibald Armstrong's occupation?
John Archibald Armstrong was a business executive.
What was John Archibald Armstrong known for?
John Archibald Armstrong was known for Imperial Oil.
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John Archibald Armstrong was Canadian.
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