Henry Salvatori
Henry Salvatori | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ercole Salvatori March 28, 1901 |
| Died | July 6, 1997 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), Columbia University (M.A.) |
| Known for | Founding Western Geophysical, conservative political activism, philanthropy |
| Spouse | Grace Ford |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geophysics, Physics |
| Institutions | Western Geophysical, Geophysical Service Incorporated |
Henry Salvatori (March 28, 1901 – July 6, 1997) was an Italian-born American geophysicist, businessman, philanthropist, and political activist.
Salvatori founded Western Geophysical in 1933 and, after selling the company in 1960, pursued a second career as a philanthropist and conservative political activist. He was a long-time financial supporter of The Heritage Foundation and the Claremont Institute, both conservative think tanks.