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About John Richard Simplot
The American businessman was the founder and chairman emeritus of the Forbes 400 listed agribusiness company J.R Simplot Company. Simplot was one of the wealthiest persons in the United States of his time.
Family
The multi-billionaire Simplot was the son of Charles Richard Simplot and Dorothy Ann Haxby Simplot. He was married to Ruby Adeline Rosevear in 1931; however, the couple’s marriage was rocked with difficulties and it collapsed in 1960 with a divorce. The businessman went on to wed Esther Becker in 1972. Simplot was father to four children.
Education
The business executive did not have much of an education as he dropped out of school in the eighth grade.
Career
J.R Simplot Company was the biggest transporter of fresh potatoes in the United States during World War II (WWII) period. Simplot entered into an agreement with business executive Ray Kroc, to become McDonald’s supplier of potatoes.
Simplot’s business expanded rapidly; and by 1977, a new plant was established at Hermiston, Oregon. The business executive retired from his position as president of J.R Simplot Company in 1973 but still served as its chairman until 1994.
Trivia
He died at the age of 99 in May 2008, holding the record of the oldest billionaire on the Forbes 400.
Honors and Awards
Simplot received the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 1996 and the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement in 1967.
He was also awarded an honorary degree from Utah State University in Logan in 2001.
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F.A.Q. about John Richard Simplot
When is John Richard Simplot's birthday?
John Richard Simplot's birthday is on January 9, 1909.
In how many days is John Richard Simplot's birthday?
John Richard Simplot's birthday is in 286 days
How old was John Richard Simplot when he/she died?
John Richard Simplot was 99 years old.
When did John Richard Simplot die?
John Richard Simplot died in May 25, 2008.
How old would John Richard Simplot be today?
John Richard Simplot would be 115 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was John Richard Simplot from?
John Richard Simplot was born in Dubuque, Iowa, U.S..