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Allen Henry Hoover

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Birthplace: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Death: November 04, 1993 (86)
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
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Son of Herbert C. Hoover, 31st President of the USA and Lou Henry Hoover, 28th First Lady of the United States
Husband of Margaret Hoover
Father of Allan Henry Hoover, Jr.; Andrew Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover
Brother of Herbert Charles Hoover, Jr.

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About Allen Henry Hoover

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Hoover

Allan Henry Hoover (July 17, 1907 – November 4, 1993) was the younger son of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry. His elder brother was Herbert Clark Hoover, Jr. (1903 – 1969). Allan was a mining engineer, rancher, and financier.

He was born in London on July 17, 1907. He graduated from Palo Alto High School, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School. He was married to Margaret Coberly Hoover with two sons, Andrew and Allan, Jr., and a daughter, Lou Henry.

For years he served in foundations and institutions, honoring the Hoover family, such as 50-year leadership of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Moreover, he bought his father's birthplace in West Branch, Iowa for $4,500 and turned it into the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. He also served his interests worldwide in mining, agriculture, and financing.

He died in Portola Valley, California, on November 4, 1993. His funeral was held in West Branch, Iowa.

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Allen Henry Hoover's Timeline

1907
July 17, 1907
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
1938
November 15, 1938
Palo Alto, San Mateo, California, USA
1940
November 9, 1940
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, United States
1943
January 9, 1943
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, United States
1993
November 4, 1993
Age 86
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States