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'''George Arents Jr.''' (born 1875 - December 13 1960) later changed to '''George Arents''' was an American businessman who directed the [[American Tobacco Company]] and was the treasurer for the [[American Machine and Foundry]] as well as the [[International Cigar Machinery]].<ref name="s">{{Cite web |title=Arents, George, 1875-1960 - Social Networks and Archival Context |url=https://snaccooperative.org/view/59177833 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=snaccooperative.org}}</ref><ref name="v>{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog - Driver Profile: George Arents Jr. |url=https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/driver_profile_george_arents_jr |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.vanderbiltcupraces.com}}</ref> He was in one race, which was the [[1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races]] where his Mercedes overturned, causing a serious head injury and [[Carl Mensel]], his driving mechanic, to die.<ref name="v /> |
'''George Arents Jr.''' (born 1875 - December 13, 1960) later changed to '''George Arents''' was an American businessman who directed the [[American Tobacco Company]] and was the treasurer for the [[American Machine and Foundry]] as well as the [[International Cigar Machinery]].<ref name="s">{{Cite web |title=Arents, George, 1875-1960 - Social Networks and Archival Context |url=https://snaccooperative.org/view/59177833 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=snaccooperative.org}}</ref><ref name="v>{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog - Driver Profile: George Arents Jr. |url=https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/driver_profile_george_arents_jr |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.vanderbiltcupraces.com}}</ref> He was in one race, which was the [[1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races]] where his Mercedes overturned, causing a serious head injury and [[Carl Mensel]], his driving mechanic, to die.<ref name="v /> |
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Arents died in December 1960, donating $2 million to Syracuse University and $1 million to the [[New York Public University]]. He left a bulk of his estate for his son, [[George Arents III]].<ref name="v" /><ref name="h" /> |
Arents died in December 13, 1960, donating $2 million to Syracuse University and $1 million to the [[New York Public University]]. He left a bulk of his estate for his son, [[George Arents III]].<ref name="v" /><ref name="h" /> |
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George Arents Jr. (born 1875 - December 13, 1960) later changed to George Arents was an American businessman who directed the American Tobacco Company and was the treasurer for the American Machine and Foundry as well as the International Cigar Machinery.[1][2] He was in one race, which was the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races where his Mercedes overturned, causing a serious head injury and Carl Mensel, his driving mechanic, to die.[2]
Early life
Arents was born in 1875 to a wealthy family in America. His great uncle Lewis Ginter and father also named George Arents were founders of the Allen & Ginter Tobacco Company, which later became the American Tobacco Company. His father died in 1918 leaving an estate of $10 million in which 1/3 went to his George Arents III[2][3] He studied at Columbia University and received his master's degree from Syracuse University.[1][2][3]
Racing accident
While racing in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Races, his Mercedes 60's left rear tire blew. The bare rim struck a trolley track, overturning the car.[3] He was thrown from the car and suffered a serious head injury. He recovered from the injury, but his driving mechanic died due to this accident.[2][3]
Death
Arents died in December 13, 1960, donating $2 million to Syracuse University and $1 million to the New York Public University. He left a bulk of his estate for his son, George Arents III.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b "Arents, George, 1875-1960 - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ a b c d e f "Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog - Driver Profile: George Arents Jr". www.vanderbiltcupraces.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ a b c d e "George Arents biography". www.historicracing.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.