Roy Chapin | |
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| 6th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office December 14, 1932 – March 3, 1933 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Robert P. Lamont |
| Succeeded by | Daniel C. Roper |
| Acting August 8, 1932 – December 14, 1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Dikeman Chapin February 23, 1880 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1936 (aged 55) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Inez Tiedeman (1914–1936) |
| Children | 6, including Roy D. Chapin Jr. |
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| Education | University of Michigan |
| Awards | Automotive Hall of Fame[1] |
Roy Dikeman Chapin Sr. (February 23, 1880 – February 16, 1936) was an American industrialist and a co-founder of Hudson Motor Company, the predecessor of American Motors Corporation. He also served as the United States secretary of commerce from August 8, 1932, to March 3, 1933, during the final months of the administration of President Herbert Hoover.