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Howard Fieldstad Ahmanson Sr. | |
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| Born | July 1, 1906 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1968 (aged 61) Belgium |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
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| Children | Howard Ahmanson Jr. |
| Relatives | William H. Ahmanson (nephew) Robert H. Ahmanson (nephew) |
Howard Fieldstad Ahmanson Sr. (July 1, 1906 – June 17, 1968) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of an insurance and savings and loan association, H.F. Ahmanson & Co. He made his fortune during the Great Depression selling fire insurance for property under foreclosure. He also bought real estate and invested in oil.