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Herbert L. Pratt

American businessman

Died when: 73 years 74 days (878 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Herbert L. Pratt

Herbert Lee Pratt (November 21, 1871 – February 3, 1945) was an American businessman and a leading figure in the United States oil industry.

In 1923, he became head of Standard Oil of New York; his father Charles Pratt was a founder of Astral Oil Works, which later became part of Standard Oil.

He lived and worked in New York City, as well as having a country estate, "The Braes" in Glen Cove, Long Island, and a hunting preserve and estate, "Good Hope Plantation" in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

He was also an art collector and philanthropist.


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