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William Levitt

William Jaird Levitt (February 11, 1907 – January 28, 1994) was an American real-estate developer and housing pioneer. As president of Levitt & Sons, he is widely credited as the father of modern American suburbia. In 1998 he was named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century."

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Known for
American suburban development
Occupation
Real estate developer
Alma mater
New York University (no degree)
Allegiance
United States
Born
William Jaird Levitt (1907-02-11)February 11, 1907 New York City, US
Branch
United States Navy

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Levitt & Sons

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Legacy

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William Levitt

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William Levitt

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related to Legacy · 15
William Levitt → At, Century, Henry Ford's, His, Inventor, Levitt, Levittowns, Many, Most Important People, Suburb, Suburbia, The King, Time, While, World War II
related to 1920s–1930s · 8
William Levitt → Abraham, Alfred, In, Levitt, Long Island, New York, Sons, William's
Allegiance · 1
William Levitt → United States
Alma mater · 1
William Levitt → New York University (no degree)
Born · 1
William Levitt → William Jaird Levitt (1907-02-11)February 11, 1907 New York City, US
Branch · 1
William Levitt → United States Navy
Children · 1
William Levitt → 7 (including 5 adopted)
Conflicts · 1
William Levitt → World War II
Died · 1
William Levitt → January 28, 1994(1994-01-28) (aged 86) Manhasset, New York, US
Employer · 1
William Levitt → Levitt & Sons

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William LevittAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
William LevittAlma materNew York University (no degree)1.00infobox
William LevittBornWilliam Jaird Levitt (1907-02-11)February 11, 1907 New York City, US1.00infobox
William LevittBranchUnited States Navy1.00infobox
William LevittChildren7 (including 5 adopted)1.00infobox
William LevittConflictsWorld War II1.00infobox
William LevittDiedJanuary 28, 1994(1994-01-28) (aged 86) Manhasset, New York, US1.00infobox
William LevittEmployerLevitt & Sons1.00infobox
William LevittKnown forAmerican suburban development1.00infobox
William LevittOccupationReal estate developer1.00infobox
William LevittRankLieutenant1.00infobox
William LevittService years1942–19451.00infobox
William LevittSpouse(s)Rhoda Kirshner (divorced) Alice D. Kenny (divorced) Simone Korchin1.00infobox
William LevittUnitNaval Construction Battalions1.00infobox

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