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Armand Hammer

Born 21 May 1898 · Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA · Died 15 December 1990 at 92

Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.