# Frank R. Wallace

> Frank R. Wallace, born Wallace Ward, was an American writer, publisher and mail-order magnate. Previously a professional poker player, he is originator of the philosophy of Neo-Tech an offshoot of Ayn Rand's Objectivism. He was convicted of various federal tax crimes in the 1990s. During his trials, he challenged the oath he was required to take before testifying which became the case United States v. Ward in which the Appeals Court upheld his right to recite an alternate oath.

*Philosopher, author, entrepreneur (1932-2006)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Academic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Academics
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1932
- **Died:** 2006-01-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Frank R. Wallace, born Wallace Ward, was an American writer, publisher and mail-order magnate. Previously a professional poker player, he is originator of the philosophy of Neo-Tech an offshoot of Ayn Rand's Objectivism. He was convicted of various federal tax crimes in the 1990s. During his trials, he challenged the oath he was required to take before testifying which became the case United States v. Ward in which the Appeals Court upheld his right to recite an alternate oath.

## Fame
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## Sources
- [Frank R. Wallace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_R._Wallace)
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