William Woodward Jr. | |
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Born | June 12, 1920 |
Died | October 30, 1955 Oyster Bay, New York, U.S. | (aged 35)
Cause of death | Gunshot |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Education | Groton School |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation(s) | Banker, horse breeder |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | William Woodward Sr. Elizabeth "Elsie" Cryder |
William Woodward Jr. (June 12, 1920 – October 31, 1955) was the heir to the Hanover National Bank fortune (later Manufacturer's Hanover), the Belair Estate and stud farm and legacy,[1] , decorated war veteran, and a leading figure in racing circles before he was shot to death by his wife, Ann Woodward, in what Life magazine called the "Shooting of the Century".