Robert W. Welch Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert W. Welch Jr.

American businessman and conspiracy theorist

Date of Birth: 01-Dec-1899

Place of Birth: Chowan County, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jan-1985

Profession: writer, businessperson, politician, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Robert Henry Winborne Welch Jr.
(December 1, 1899 – January 6, 1985) was an American businessman, political activist, and author.
He was independently wealthy following his retirement and used it to sponsor anti-communist causes.
He co-founded the conservative group the John Birch Society (JBS) in 1958 and tightly controlled it until his death.
He was controversial figure for liberals, as well as some conservatives such as William F.
Buckley Jr.