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James K. Irving

Canadian businessman (1928-2024) · Canada · On the map · Founders · Died at 96

James Kenneth Irving was a Canadian billionaire businessman and the first of three sons in the Irving family born to industrialist K.C. Irving. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the owner and later chairman of J. D. Irving. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between $5.5 and $7.2 billion.

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Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of New Brunswick
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Canada
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Founders
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1928 to 2024 · aged 96