About William Marsh Rice

William Marsh Rice was an American businessman and entrepreneur who made his fortune in Texas. He is best known for leaving his fortune to fund the establishment of Rice University in Houston, Texas.

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Occupation: founder, merchant
Citizenship: United States
Born: March 14, 1816
Died: September 23, 1900

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William Marsh Rice

American businessman and philanthropist (1816-1900)

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