J. Paul Getty
American industrialist
Jean Paul Getty Sr. was an American-born British petroleum industrialist who founded the Getty Oil Company in 1942 and was the patriarch of the Getty family. A native of Minneapolis, he was the son of pioneer oilman George Getty. Wikipedia
Born: December 15, 1892, Minneapolis, MN
Died: June 6, 1976 (age 83 years), Sutton Place, United Kingdom
Spouse: Teddy Getty Gaston (m. 1939–1958), Ann Rork (m. 1932–1936), Adolphine Helmle (m. 1928–1932), and more
Grandchildren: John Paul Getty III, Mark Getty, Aileen Getty, and more
Children: John Paul Getty Jr., Gordon Getty, George Franklin Getty II, and more
Partner: Mary Teissier
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