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Howard Hughes
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Howard Hughes

Entrepreneur · Hughes Aircraft Company · born December 24, 1905 · died 1976

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Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was an American aviator, aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, and investor. He was one of the richest and most influential people in the world during his lifetime.

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  1. ~27Founded Hughes Aircraft Company1932
  2. ~42Founded Hughes Helicopters1947

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