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Ray Kroc was an American businessman. Born on 5 October 1902 in Oak Park, Kroc died on 14 January 1984 in San Diego at the age of 81.
Notable works include Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's. Kroc studied at Chester. Honours include Horatio Alger Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 55 languages, Ray Kroc is No. 2,113 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 October 1902, Oak Park
- Died
- 14 January 1984, San Diego (aged 81)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Restaurateur, businessperson, writer
- Field
- Business
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Chester
- Wikipedia editions
- 55
Did you know
81
Lived to 81.
5 Oct
Shares a birthday with Denis Diderot and Václav Havel.
23
One of 23 people in the Index born in Oak Park, with Ernest Hemingway.
55
Has a Wikipedia article in 55 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Ray Kroc
- FatherAlois Kroc
- SpouseJoan Kroc
Honours and works
Awards
- Horatio Alger Award
Notable works
- Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's
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- Wikidata Q319648 (facts, CC0)
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