Lewis Thompson Preston
Lewis Thompson Preston (August 5, 1926 – May 4, 1995) was a U.S. banker. He was President of the World Bank from September 1991 until his death in May 1995.
Lewis Preston | |
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| President of the World Bank Group | |
| In office September 1, 1991 – February 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Barber Conable |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Stern (Acting) |
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| Born | August 5, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1995 (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) |
After service in the US Marines during World War II, he graduated from Harvard with a degree in history. He then worked at J. P. Morgan, where he became a board member and then CEO in 1980.
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| Preceded by Walter Hines Page II |
Chairman of J.P. Morgan & Co. and Morgan Guaranty Trust 1980–1991 |
Succeeded by Dennis Weatherstone |
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| Preceded by Barber Conable |
President of the World Bank Group 1991–1995 |
Succeeded by Ernest Stern Acting |
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