George Waldo Woodruff | |
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 George W. Woodruff | |
| Born | August 25, 1895 |
| Died | February 4, 1987 (aged 91) Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Alma mater | Georgia Tech |
| Known for | Director of the Coca Cola Company for 49 years; philanthropist |
| Spouse | Irene King Woodruff (1918–1982) |
| Parent | Ernest Woodruff |
| Relatives | Robert W. Woodruff (brother) |
George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 – February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an American engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1917 and gave generously to both his alma mater and Emory University, including (in coordination with his brother Robert W. Woodruff) what was at the time the single largest donation ever to a school, $105 million to Emory University in 1979.[1][2]
- ^ "George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist". New York Times. 1987-02-06. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ "People & Leaders: The Impact of "The Gift"". Emory University. Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2009-08-06.