Angus G. Wynne
American businessman (1914-1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Angus Gilchrist Wynne Jr. (January 9, 1914 – March 12, 1979) was an American businessman. He was the founder of Wynnewood Shopping Center and community development in Oak Cliff, a residential and commercial district south of downtown Dallas. He also developed the Six Flags Over Texas,[4][5] Six Flags Over Georgia, and Six Flags St. Louis theme parks in Texas, Georgia, and Missouri. He was CEO of Great Southwest Corporation and Great Southwest Industrial District in Arlington, Texas. Angus Wynne Jr. later started Wynne Enterprises, conceptualizing one of the first water amusement parks in Galveston, Texas, but died before his dream could be developed. He also served as lieutenant commander in World War II.[6]
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Born | Angus Gilchrist Wynne Jr. (1914-01-09)January 9, 1914 Dallas, Texas, US |
Died | March 12, 1979(1979-03-12) (aged 65) Dallas, Texas, US |
Resting place | Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas |
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Known for | Founding Six Flags |
Spouses | [3] |
Children | 4, including Shannon Wynne |