# Arthur Irving

_Canadian businessman (1930-2024)_

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> Arthur Lee Irving  (July 14, 1930 – May 13, 2024) was a Canadian billionaire businessman, the second son of industrialist K. C. Irving of the Irving family. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Irving was the president of Irving Oil, and later became its sole owner through the Arthur Irving Family Trust. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between US$6.4 billion and US$9.8 billion.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 July 1930 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Saint John ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P19))
- **Died:** 13 May 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P570))
- **Place of death:** Boston ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P106))
- **Education:** Acadia University; Rothesay Netherwood School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P69))
- **Spouse:** Sandra Irving ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P26))
- **Awards:** Officer of the Order of Canada; Order of New Brunswick ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163#P166))

## About

Additionally, Irving served as the chancellor of Acadia University between 1996 and 2010, where he previously attended before dropping out to pursue the family-owned industry. Irving was also a longtime board member of Ducks Unlimited Canada. Irving received honours and awards including the Order of New Brunswick and the Order of Canada.

## Questions

**When was Arthur Irving born?**  
Arthur Irving was born on 14 July 1930 in Saint John.

**Where did Arthur Irving study?**  
Arthur Irving was educated at Acadia University, Rothesay Netherwood School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Arthur Irving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Irving) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2865163](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865163) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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