George Herbert Walker
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| Born | June 11, 1875 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1953 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, banker |
| Known for | Namesake of grandson George H. W. Bush, et al. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucretia Wear |
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George Herbert "Bert" Walker Sr. (June 11, 1875 – June 24, 1953) was an American banker and businessman. He was the maternal grandfather of the 41st United States President George H. W. Bush and a great-grandfather of President George W. Bush, both of whom were named in his honor. He was also the amateur heavyweight-boxing champion of Missouri while studying law at Washington University School of Law.