George Watts Hill

George Watts Hill (October 27, 1901-January 20, 1993) was an American banker, hospital administrator and philanthropist who played a key role in the socioeconomic development of Durham, North Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Park. He was also instrumental in health care reform, the desegregation of Durham, the education of children with learning disabilities, and the removal of the Speaker Ban Law.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 27, 1901
Birth place
New York City
Date of deathJanuary 20, 1993
Place of death
Chapel Hill North Carolina
Residence
Durham North Carolina , Chapel Hill North Carolina
Education
Columbia University
Juris Doctor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Parents
John Sprunt Hill
Children
Ann Dudley Hill
George Watts Hill Jr.
John Sprunt Hill II

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External resources

  1. http://www.hillcenter.org