Jon Huntsman, Sr.

(1937-2018)

American businessman and philanthropist

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Jon Meade Huntsman Sr. (June 21, 1937 – February 2, 2018) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder and executive chairman of Huntsman Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals. Huntsman plastics are used in a wide variety of familiar objects, including (formerly) clamshell containers for McDonald's hamburgers. Huntsman Corporation also manufactures a wide variety of organic and inorganic chemicals that include polyurethanes, textiles, and pigments. Huntsman's philanthropic giving exceeded $1.5 billion, focusing on areas of cancer research, programs at various universities, and aid to Armenia.

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Born	21 June 1937 Blackfoot, Idaho, USA
Died	2 February 2018 (aged 80) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Zodiac	Gemini
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Jon Huntsman · Son · 1960- · American politician, businessman and diplomat edit info

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Peter R. Huntsman · Son · 1963- · American businessperson edit info

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Parley P. Pratt · 1807-1857 · Early leader of the Latter Day Saint movement edit info

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Abby Huntsman · Granddaughter · 1986- · American journalist and television personality edit info

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Harry Reid · Friend · 1939-2021 · American politician edit info

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Glenn Beck · Friend · 1964- · U.S. talk radio and television host edit info

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