James Van Inwagen | |
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Born | May 16, 1869 |
Died | September 1, 1928 | (aged 59)
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Known for | Businessman, athlete |
James W. Van Inwagen Jr. (May 16, 1869 – September 1, 1928)[1] was an American businessman and a member of the Tiffany family. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1888 to 1891 and was captain of the 1891 Michigan Wolverines football team. After graduating from Michigan, he operated the Tiffany Enameled Brick Company in Illinois with his father, James Van Inwagen Sr. He later moved to New York where he served as the president of the Tiffany Electric Manufacturing Company, the maker of Tiffany Never-Wind Clocks.