Armand Hammer

Born 21 May 1898 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Died 15 December 1990 (aged 92)

Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.