William Poole Bancroft | |
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| Born | July 12, 1835 Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
| Died | April 20, 1928 (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, conservationist |
William Poole Bancroft (July 12, 1835 – April 20, 1928) was an American industrialist who later became an important figure in the land conservation movement. His belief that the beauty of the Brandywine region should be protected against urban sprawl for future generations[1] led to him purchasing large amounts of land which eventually became state and federally owned park land.