Richard Whitney | |
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| President of the New York Stock Exchange | |
| In office 1930–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. H. Simmons |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Gay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1888 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 5, 1974 (aged 86) Far Hills, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Sheldon Sands
(after 1916) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Groton School |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Richard Whitney (August 1, 1888 – December 5, 1974) was an American financier, president of the New York Stock Exchange from 1930 to 1935. He was later convicted of embezzlement and imprisoned.