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| Born | Arthur Lee Irving July 14, 1930 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | May 13, 2024 (aged 93) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Acadia University (dropped out) |
| Alma mater | University of New Brunswick (D.Litt., 2009) |
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| Known for | Owning Irving Oil |
| Spouses | Joan Carlisle Irving
(div. 1980)Sandra Ring (after 1980) |
| Children | 5, including Sarah Irving |
| Parent | K. C. Irving |
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Arthur Lee Irving OC ONB (July 14, 1930 – May 13, 2024) was a Canadian billionaire businessman, the second son of industrialist K. C. Irving of the Irving family. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Irving served as the president of Irving Oil, of which he later became the sole owner through the Arthur Irving Family Trust. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between US$6.4 billion and US$9.8 billion.
Additionally, Irving served as the chancellor of Acadia University between 1996 and 2010, where he previously attended before dropping out to pursue the family-owned industry. Irving was also a longtime board member of Ducks Unlimited Canada. Throughout his lifetime, Irving received multiple honours and awards, including the Order of New Brunswick as well as the Order of Canada. He additionally received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of New Brunswick.