James Rouse

James Wilson Rouse (April 26, 1914 – April 9, 1996) was an American businessman and founder of The Rouse Company. Rouse was a pioneering American real estate developer, urban planner, civic activist, and later, free enterprise-based philanthropist. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award, for his lifetime achievements.

For the American football player, see James Rouse (American football).

James Wilson Rouse
Born
Wilson Richardson Rouse

(1914-04-26)April 26, 1914
Easton, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1996(1996-04-09) (aged 81)
Columbia, Maryland, U.S.
OccupationReal estate developer
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Jamieson Winstead
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(m. 1941; div. 1973)​

Myrtle Patricia Traugott
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(m. 1974)​
Children3
Parent(s)Willard Goldsmith Rouse (1867–1930)
Lydia Robinson Rouse
RelativesWillard Rouse II (brother), Edward Norton (grandson), Willard Rouse (nephew)
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