John Thayer: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Borland Thayer II (April 21, 1862 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman who had a thirty-year career as an executive with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was a director and second vice-president of the company when he died at age 49 in the sinking of the RMS Titanic, on April 15, 1912. In his youth, Thayer was also a prominent sportsman, playing baseball and lacrosse for the University of Pennsylvania and first-class cricket for the Philadelphian cricket team.
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- Full name: John Thayer
- Born: 1862-04-21
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q983608
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Who is John Thayer?
John Borland Thayer II (April 21, 1862 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman who had a thirty-year career as an executive with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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John Thayer is United States.
When was John Thayer born?
John Thayer was born on 1862-04-21.
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