Edwin D. Morgan | |
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Born | 16 February 1921 |
Died | 28 June 2001 New York City, New York |
(aged 80)
Cause of death | Cancer |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Eddie |
Occupation | Businessman |
Organization | Pioneer Fund |
Known for | Director of the Pioneer Fund |
Edwin D. "Eddie" Morgan (16 February 1921 – 28 June 2001) was an American businessman and Pioneer Fund director from 2000-2001.[1]
Morgan served with the 1st Marine Division in Guadalcanal, New Guinea, New Britain and Peleliu. He founded Holographics, Inc., which developed useful laser technologies.[2]
He was a well-known figure in the expatriate American literary community in Paris in the 1950s and 1960s. He died in New York City of cancer.[3]
References
- ^ "The Founders". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Edwin D. Morgan Death Notice", New York Times, 8 July 2001
- ^ "Edwin D. Morgan, 80, Businessman Who Befrended Writers in Paris". International Herald Tribune. 3 July 2001.