Armand Hammer

American businessman (1898–1990)
Person human Q363383
Armand Hammer
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Armand Hammer

Summary

Armand Hammer is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 21, 1898[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 10, 1990[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Armand Hammer was born in New York City[2].
  • Armand Hammer died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Armand Hammer was born on May 21, 1898[3].
  • Armand Hammer died on December 10, 1990[5].
  • Armand Hammer died on November 10, 1990[10].
  • Armand Hammer is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
  • Armand Hammer's father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].
  • Among Armand Hammer's spouses was Frances Hammer[13].
  • A child of Armand Hammer was Julian Armand Hammer[14].
  • Armand Hammer held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Armand Hammer's professions included art collector[6].
  • Armand Hammer's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Armand Hammer worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Armand Hammer held the position of trustee[16].
  • Armand Hammer's education included a stint at Columbia College[17].
  • Armand Hammer was educated at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18].
  • Armand Hammer's education included a stint at Morris High School[19].
  • Armand Hammer received the National Medal of Arts[20].
  • Armand Hammer received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Armand Hammer received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22].
  • Armand Hammer received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23].
  • Armand Hammer received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[24].
  • Armand Hammer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Armand Hammer is recorded as male[26].
  • Armand Hammer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Armand Hammer… he was born on May 21, 1898[3]. His father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].

Education

Educated at Columbia College[17], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30]; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1767[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; and Morris High School[19], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1897[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Armand Hammer held the position of trustee[16].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[20], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1984[40]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], an order of chivalry[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1748[43]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], a grade of an order[44], in Austria[45]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], an order[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1972[48]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[49], in France[50].

Personal Life

Among Armand Hammer's spouses was Frances Hammer[13]. A child of him was Julian Armand Hammer[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 10, 1990[5] and November 10, 1990[10]. Armand Hammer passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[51]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Armand Hammer include Hammer Museum[52], an art museum[53], in United States[54], founded in 1990[55], headquartered in Los Angeles[56]; 3376 Armandhammer[57], an asteroid[58]; and Codex Leicester[59], a manuscript[60], written by Leonardo da Vinci[61].

Why It Matters

Armand Hammer has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Hammer Museum[52], an art museum[53], in United States[54], founded in 1990[55], headquartered in Los Angeles[56]; 3376 Armandhammer[57], an asteroid[58]; and Codex Leicester[59], a manuscript[60], written by Leonardo da Vinci[61].

FAQs

Where was Armand Hammer born?

Armand Hammer was born in New York City[2].

Where did Armand Hammer die?

Armand Hammer passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Armand Hammer's parents?

Armand Hammer's father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].

Who was Armand Hammer married to?

Armand Hammer's spouses include Frances Hammer[13].

What did Armand Hammer do for work?

Armand Hammer worked as art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Where did Armand Hammer go to school?

Armand Hammer was educated at Columbia College[17], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18], and Morris High School[19].

What awards did Armand Hammer receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[20], Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23].

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  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Armand Hammer's Maze of Skulduggery. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . arts.gov. arts.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  30. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Pegas24 · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Frances Hammer
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Sex or gender male
    Cause of death bone cancer
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