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# John Paul Getty Jr

(1932–2003)   Philanthropist

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John Paul Getty Jr was a philanthropist.

## Quick Facts About John Paul Getty Jr

Born September 7, 1932

Died April 17, 2003

Profession Philanthropist

## About John Paul Getty Jr

British philanthropist and book collector (1932–2003)... \| Sir John Paul Getty, known widely as John Paul Getty Jr., was a British-American businessman, philanthropist, and book collector. He was the third son of the American-born British oil tycoon J. Paul Getty (1892–1976), who was once the richest man in the world. His mother was J. Paul Getty's fourth w

##  Quotes by John Paul Getty Jr

> [In my view, the Conservative Party is the party best equipped to defend the British way of life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-paul-getty-jr/in-my-view-the-conservative-party-is-the-party-best-equipped-to/)

John Paul Getty Jr

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> [It doesn't take anything to be a businessman.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-paul-getty-jr/it-doesn-t-take-anything-to-be-a-businessman/)

John Paul Getty Jr

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> [Money is like manure. It's most effective when it's spread around widely.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-paul-getty-jr/money-is-like-manure-it-s-most-effective-when-it-s-spread-around/)

John Paul Getty Jr

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> [I am privileged to be the heir to huge wealth, and I regard myself as a custodian of that money for the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-paul-getty-jr/i-am-privileged-to-be-the-heir-to-huge-wealth-and-i-regard-myself-as/)

John Paul Getty Jr

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