American financier, publisher, and diplomat (1880–1918)
Willard Dickerman Straight
Born
(1880-01-31)January 31, 1880
Oswego, New York, US
Died
December 1, 1918(1918-12-01) (aged 38)
Paris, France
Resting place
Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial
Education
Bordentown Military Institute
Alma mater
Cornell University (1901)
Spouse
Dorothy Payne Whitney
(m. 1911)
Children
Whitney Willard Straight Beatrice Whitney Straight Michael Whitney Straight
Parent(s)
Henry H. Straight Emma Dickerman
Willard Dickerman Straight (January 31, 1880 – December 1, 1918) was an American investment banker, publisher, reporter, diplomat and by marriage, a member of the Whitney family.[1][2] He was a promoter of Chinese arts and investments, and a major supporter of liberal causes.
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^MAJ. W.D. STRAIGHT IS DEAD IN PARIS Financier and Diplomat Victim of Pneumonia While on War Mission with Col. House. BEGAN LIFE AS A POOR BOY Son of Missionary to Japan and China, He Won International Fame—Tributes Here. Chosen by E.H. Harriman Associated With J.P. Morgan & Co. - The New York Times December 2, 1918; accessed Dec 6, 2015
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