Ben Hill Griffin, Jr.

(1910-1990)

American citrus businessman and politician

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Ben Hill Griffin Jr. (October 20, 1910 – March 1, 1990) was a prominent American businessman, citrus producer, politician, and philanthropist who was a native and resident of Florida. He was an alumnus of the University of Florida, a former legislator, one-time candidate for governor, and a patron of college sports and higher education in Florida. Several of his grandchildren remain active in Florida politics. Griffin is the subject of the final chapter of John McPhee's work of creative nonfiction 'Oranges'.

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Born	20 October 1910 Tiger Bay, Florida, United States
Died	1 March 1990 (aged 79) Avon Park, Florida
Zodiac	Libra
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Baxter Troutman · Grandson · 1939- · American politician edit info

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Katherine Harris · Granddaughter · 1957- · U.S. politician edit info

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