James Rockwell | |
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Personal details | |
Born | James Chapman Rockwell October 4, 1881 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 1962 California, U.S. | (aged 80)
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Shepard Ann Hanlon Rockwell |
Children | William S. Rockwell Patricia J. Rockwell James C. Rockwell, Jr. |
Parent(s) | William Brewer Rockwell (father) Clara Louise Chapman (mother) |
Alma mater | Cornell University |
Profession | Businessman |
Known for | President of Meralco Founder of Manila Yacht Club Director of American Chamber of Commerce in Manila |
Nickname | Jim |
James C. Rockwell (October 4, 1881- July 30, 1962) was an American businessman. He was President of the Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco), Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Manila, Charter member and President of the Rotary Club of Manila, and Founder and Commodore of the Manila Yacht Club. Rockwell Center is named after him.