Howard R. Hughes, Sr.

Oil industry tool pioneer

Howard Robard Hughes Sr. (September 9, 1869 – January 14, 1924) was an American businessman and inventor. He was the founder of Hughes Tool Company. He invented the "Sharp–Hughes" rotary tri-cone rock drill bit during the Texas Oil Boom. He is best known as the father and namesake of Howard Hughes, the famous American business tycoon.

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Howard R. Hughes, Sr. was born on Thursday, 9 September 1869 in Lancaster, Missouri, U.S.. They were best known as a business professional. Sr.'s country of citizenship (nationality) was American. They died on Monday, 14 January 1924 in Houston, Texas, U.S. at the age of 54. They are buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Their zodiac star sign were Virgo.

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Date of birth	9 September 1869	edit
Place of birth	Lancaster, Missouri, U.S.	edit
Date of death	14 January 1924	edit
Age	54 (age at death)
Place of death	Houston, Texas, U.S.	edit
Resting place	Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA	edit
Occupation	Founder of Hughes Tool Company, businessman	edit
Occupation category	Business	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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