William L. Clements
William L. Clements | |
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Portrait of William Clements | |
| Born | William Lawrence Clements April 1, 1861 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1934 (aged 73) Bay City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, Banker, Engineer |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Website | http://clements.umich.edu/ |
William Lawrence Clements (1861–1934) was an American businessman and collector of historical works; founder, and donor to the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan. In addition, Clements donated more than twenty-million-dollars throughout his life to the university, oversaw a successful business career in the manufacturing and banking industry, and served as a regent of the University of Michigan for twenty-four years.