Conrad L. Wirth | |
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6th Director of the National Park Service | |
In office December 9, 1951 – January 7, 1964 | |
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Preceded by | Arthur E. Demaray |
Succeeded by | George B. Hartzog Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Hartford, Connecticut | December 1, 1899
Died | July 25, 1993 Williamstown, Massachusetts | (aged 93)
Spouse | Helena Olson |
Children | Theodore J. Wirth |
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Occupation | Landscape architect, conservationist |
Conrad Louis Wirth (December 1, 1899 – July 25, 1993) was an American landscape architect, conservationist, and park service administrator. He was the longest-serving director of the National Park Service (NPS), serving from 1951 to 1964.