Robert Hugh Daniel
Robert Hugh Daniel | |
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| Born | September 1, 1906 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1983 (aged 77) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| Known for | Chief Executive Officer of Daniel International Corporation philanthropist |
| Spouse | Martha Stone Cobb Daniel |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Hugh Daniel (September 1, 1906 - October 27, 1983) was the chairman and chief executive officer of Daniel International Corporation which he founded, along with his brother, in 1934. Daniel International, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, and Birmingham, Alabama, grew to become one of the largest construction and engineering firms in the world. In 1977 Daniel International was acquired by Fluor Corporation. He was also the founder of the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, which is one of the largest charitable foundations in Alabama. Daniel and his wife lived in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Hugh died on October 27, 1983, in Birmingham.