Hugh Roy Cullen (July 3, 1881 – July 4, 1957) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Cullen was heavily involved in the petroleum industry having struck oil near Texas in 1928. He was a large supporter of the University of Houston and longtime chairman of the board of regents for the university. He is considered one of the most important figures in Texas during the "oil boom" era.
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3 July 1881 Denton County, Texas
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Died |
4 July 1957 (aged 76) Houston, Texas, United States
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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