Armand Hammer

Born

1898-05-21

Died

1990-12-15

Birthplace

Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.