William Levitt | |
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 Levitt, Pictured in 1964 | |
| Born | William Jaird Levitt February 11, 1907 New York City, US |
| Died | January 28, 1994 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater | New York University (no degree) |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Employer | Levitt & Sons |
| Known for | American suburban development |
| Spouse(s) | Rhoda Kirshner (divorced) Alice D. Kenny (divorced) Simone Korchin |
| Children | 4 (including 2 adopted) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant |
| Unit | Naval Construction Battalions |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
William Jaird Levitt (February 11, 1907 – January 28, 1994) was an American real-estate developer and housing pioneer. As president of Levitt & Sons, he is widely credited as the father of modern American suburbia. In 1998 he was named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century."[1]
- ^ "Time 100 Persons Of The Century". Time. June 6, 1999.