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Richard DeVos was an American businessman. Born on 3 March 1926 in Grand Rapids, DeVos died on 6 September 2018 in Ada Township at the age of 92.
DeVos studied at Calvin University and Grand Rapids Christian High School. Honours include Horatio Alger Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Richard DeVos is No. 48,524 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 March 1926, Grand Rapids
- Died
- 6 September 2018, Ada Township (aged 92)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Entrepreneur, merchant, philanthropist
- Field
- Business
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Calvin University, Grand Rapids Christian High School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
92
Lived to 92.
3 Mar
Shares a birthday with Alexander Graham Bell and Georg Cantor.
21
One of 21 people in the Index born in Grand Rapids, with Taylor Lautner.
19
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Richard DeVos
- ChildRich DeVos
- ChildDoug DeVos
- ChildDan DeVos
Honours and works
Awards
- Horatio Alger Award
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