William Marsh Rice
Businessman, Philanthropist
Died when: 84 years 193 days (1014 months)Star Sign: Pisces
William Marsh Rice (March 14, 1816 – September 23, 1900) was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Rice was murdered by his valet Charles F.Jones while sleeping.The murder was part of a plot to forge Rice's will.
The instigator of the murder, attorney Albert T.Patrick, was sentenced to death.
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