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William Myron Keck

American businessman (1880-1964) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 84

William Myron Keck was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was best known as the founder of Superior Oil Company. Author Kevin Krajick has described Keck as "the world's greatest oil prospector, a man whose instincts about the location of petroleum were so uncanny, some believed him clairvoyant."

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Keck established the W. M. Keck Foundation.

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1964 · aged 84