George Watts Hill
George Watts Hill | |
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| Born | October 27, 1901 |
| Died | January 20, 1993 (aged 91) |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. 1922, J.D. 1924) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Austin McCulloch (September 30, 1924-1974) Anne Gibson Hutchison(1975-1993) |
| Children | George Watts Hill, Jr. Ann Dudley Hill John Sprunt Hill II |
| Parent(s) | John Sprunt Hill and Annie Louise Watts |
George Watts Hill (October 27, 1901 – January 20, 1993) was an American banker, hospital administrator and philanthropist who played a key role in the socioeconomic development of Durham, North Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Park. He was also instrumental in health care reform, the desegregation of Durham, the education of children with learning disabilities, and the removal of the Speaker Ban Law.