William Poole Bancroft, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American industrialist and conservationist
Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1835
Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Date of Death: 20-Apr-1928
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About William Poole Bancroft
- William Poole Bancroft (July 12, 1835 – April 20, 1928) was an American industrialist who later became an important figure in the land conservation movement.
- His belief that the beauty of the Brandywine region should be protected against urban sprawl for future generations led to him purchasing large amounts of land which eventually became state and federally owned park land.
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