Charles Richard Crane
Charles Richard Crane
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1858 - 1939
1858 - 1939
Charles Richard Crane was a wealthy American businessman, heir to a large industrial fortune and connoisseur of Arab culture, a noted Arabist. His widespread business interests gave him entree into domestic and international political affairs where he enjoyed privileged access to many influential power brokers at the top levels of government. He was also a philanthropist and donated to the Marine Biological Laboratory.
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