Tom Y. Chan | |
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Born | Tom Young Chan September 25, 1881 |
Died | September 3, 1944 | (aged 62)
Occupation | Businessman |
Spouses | Mary Goo |
Children | 8 |
Relatives | Lauren Tom (granddaughter) |
Tom Young Chan (Chinese: 譚贊; pinyin: Tán Zàn, September 25, 1881 – September 3, 1944) was an American businessman and civic leader. Based in Chicago, Chan was a leading supporter of the Kuomintang in the United States, and helped raise money for both Sun Yat-sen and General Chiang Kai-shek. In addition, he raised money in the form of war bonds for the United States during World War II. He is the grandfather of actress Lauren Tom.