About Joseph Florence Abbott
Lived 1888 – 1961 (aged 73). Joseph Florence Abbott was a military personnel, known for American Sugar Refining Company.
Joseph Florence Abbott (March 3, 1888 – November 17, 1961) was a lawyer, who served as President of the American Sugar Refining Company, then the largest sugar producer in the United States. During World War I, he served as a lieutenant in the United States Army.
Early life and education Abbott was born on March 3, 1888, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Florence and Elizabeth Abbott. He graduated from St. Mary's College and then studied law at Georgetown University from 1907 to 1911.
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Who was Joseph Florence Abbott?
American lawyer
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Joseph Florence Abbott was born on 3 March 1888 in Clarksville.
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Joseph Florence Abbott died on 17 November 1961.
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Joseph Florence Abbott was a military personnel.
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Joseph Florence Abbott was known for American Sugar Refining Company.
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