Armand Hammer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Armand Hammer

American businessman and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 25-May-1898

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-Dec-1990

Profession: businessperson, art collector

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Armand Hammer (May 21, 1898 – December 10, 1990) was an American business manager and owner, most closely associated with Occidental Petroleum, a company he ran from 1957 until his death, though he was known as well for his art collection, his philanthropy, and for his close ties to the Soviet Union. Hammer's business interests around the world and his "citizen diplomacy" helped him cultivate a wide network of friends and associates. He appeared frequently on television, commenting on international relations or agitating for research into a cure for cancer.
As of 2016, he has been the subject of six biographies—in 1975 (Considine, authorized biography), 1985 (Bryson, coffee table book), Weinberg 1989, Blumay 1992, Epstein 1996, and Alef 2009; and two autobiographies (1932 and a best seller in 1987).
His art collection and his philanthropic projects were the subject of numerous publications.