Sheldon Clark
American businessman
About Sheldon Clark
Lived 1877 – 1952 (aged 74–75).
Sheldon Clark (August 29, 1876 – August 15, 1952) was Commodore of the Chicago Yacht Club (for which he held "Membership #1"), civic leader, and chairman of the Sinclair Refining Company. A lifelong yachtsman, he sailed in the America's Cup races with Sir Thomas Lipton and in many Chicago-to-Mackinac races. In 1929, he was elected president of the Chicago Stadium Corporation. He was involved in Republican politics (and was frequently urged to run for Governor of Illinois), the Boy Scouts of America, and the Navy League of the United States. He was elected president of the Navy League in 1940. He died on August 15, 1952.
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Who was Sheldon Clark?
American businessman
When was Sheldon Clark born?
Sheldon Clark was born in 1877.
When did Sheldon Clark die?
Sheldon Clark died on 15 August 1952.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sheldon Clark. https://biography.guide/sheldon-clark/
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