Richard King Mellon
R.K. Mellon | |
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| Born | Richard King Mellon June 19, 1899 Ligonier, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 1970 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | Huntland Downs, Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Occupation | Financier · Philanthropist |
| Known for | Aluminum Company of America· RK Mellon Foundation |
| Spouse |
Constance Prosser (m. 1936) |
| Children | Richard P. Mellon Seward Prosser Mellon Constance Barber Mellon Cassandra Mellon Milbury |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Richard King Mellon (June 19, 1899 – June 3, 1970), commonly known as R.K., was an American financier, general, and philanthropist from Ligonier, Pennsylvania, and part of the Mellon family.