William Woodward Jr.
William Woodward Jr. | |
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Woodward with his wife Ann | |
| Born | June 12, 1920 |
| Died | October 30, 1955 (aged 35) Oyster Bay, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Education | Groton School |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, horse breeder |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | William Woodward Sr. Elizabeth "Elsie" Cryder |
William Woodward Jr. (June 12, 1920 – October 31, 1955) was an heir and businessman, once regarded as America's most eligible bachelor, who was accidentally shot to death by his wife, Ann Woodward, in what Life magazine called the "Shooting of the Century". Along with the Hanover National Bank (later Manufacturer's Hanover) fortune, he inherited the Belair Estate and stud farm and legacy