William Townsend Ylvisaker
American businessman, polo player
About William Townsend Ylvisaker
Lived 1924 – 2010 (aged 85). William Townsend Ylvisaker was an American polo player.
William Townsend Ylvisaker (February 25, 1924 – February 6, 2010) was an American businessman and polo player.
Biography
Early life Ylvisaker was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He went to the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. He owned three additional companies: Penske Tank Inc., Mercury Metal Products Inc., and Ultraflo. He helped establish the World Polo Championship. He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame on February 9, 1996.
Personal life He lived in Wellington, Florida, from 1997 to his death in 2010. He was married and divorced three times. He had two daughters, Laurie Ylvisaker and Elizabeth Maren Keeley and two sons, the late "Billy" Ylvisaker and Jon Ylvisaker
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Who was William Townsend Ylvisaker?
American businessman, polo player
When was William Townsend Ylvisaker born?
William Townsend Ylvisaker was born on 25 February 1924.
When did William Townsend Ylvisaker die?
William Townsend Ylvisaker died on 6 February 2010.
What was William Townsend Ylvisaker's occupation?
William Townsend Ylvisaker was a polo player.
What nationality was William Townsend Ylvisaker?
William Townsend Ylvisaker was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Townsend Ylvisaker
· DBpedia: William T. Ylvisaker
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