Edward Tuck
Edward Tuck (August 24, 1842 – April 30, 1938) was an American banker, diplomat, and philanthropist. He is known for funding the establishment of the Tuck School of Business at his alma mater, Dartmouth College. The son of Amos Tuck, a founder of the Republican Party, Edward Tuck served as the Vice Consul in Paris, and grew his fortune as a partner of the banking firm John Munroe & Co..
Edward Tuck | |
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Autochrome by Georges Chevalier, 1917 | |
| Vice Consul of the American Legation in Paris | |
| In office 1864–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1842 Exeter, New Hampshire |
| Died | April 30, 1938 (aged 95) Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Spouse |
Julia Stell
(m. 1872; died 1929) |
| Relations | Amos Tuck French (nephew) |
| Parent(s) | Amos Tuck Sarah Ann Nudd |
| Residence(s) | Domaine de Vert-Mont Château de Bois-Préau |
| Education | Philips Exeter Academy Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | Banker, Diplomat, Philanthropist |
| Known for | Tuck School of Business |
| Awards | Legion of Honour Prix de Vertu |
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