William Herbert Hunt

William Herbert Hunt
Born(1929-03-06)March 6, 1929
El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 2024(2024-04-09) (aged 95)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Heir, owner of 25% of Halcon
Children5
Parent(s)H. L. Hunt
Lyda Bunker
RelativesMargaret Hunt Hill, Nelson Bunker Hunt, Caroline Rose Hunt, and Lamar Hunt (siblings)
Clark Hunt (nephew)

William Herbert Hunt (March 6, 1929 – April 9, 2024) was an American oil billionaire, who along with his brothers Nelson Bunker Hunt and Lamar Hunt[1] tried but failed to corner the world market in silver.[2] According to Forbes, as of April 2024 his net worth was estimated at US$5.3 billion.[3]

  1. ^ McFadden, Robert D. (October 22, 2014). "Nelson Bunker Hunt, 88, Oil Tycoon With a Texas-Size Presence, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  2. ^ Eichenwald, Kurt (December 21, 1989). "2 Hunts Fined And Banned From Trades". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2008.
  3. ^ "W. Herbert Hunt". Forbes. Retrieved April 15, 2024.