Paul Bechly

American chemical engineer (born 1958)
Person human Q54861128
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Summary

Paul Bechly was born on 1958[1] in Philadelphia[2]. He has worked as a chemical engineer[3], financial analyst[4], author[5], publisher[6], and journalist[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Fred Bechly[9]
  • Mother: Adelaide Salati[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Ethnic group: European Americans[13]
  • Employer: DuPont[14], Morgan Stanley[15]
  • Notable work: Paul L. Bechly papers[16], Q79407704[17], An Examination of Demographic Differences in Obtaining Investment and Financial Planning Information[18], English 135.8[19], Q104450765[20], Best Practices for Establishing and Maintaining a Nonprofit Organization Legacy Society[21], Background of PFC Issues and Recommended Course of Action[22], HF Process - Sulfur Removal Progress Report[23]
  • Award received: Mensa Intellectual Benefits to Society Award[24]
  • Member of: American Institute of Chemical Engineers[25], Mensa International[26], Rotary International[27], National Association of Corporate Directors[28], CFA Institute[29], Sigma Beta Delta[30], National Association for Business Economics[31], New York Institute of Finance[32], Delta Tau Delta[33], Sons of the American Revolution[34], Sigma Xi[35], American Finance Association[36], Westminster Presbyterian Church[37], Investments & Wealth Institute[38]
  • Sex or gender: male[39]
  • Family: Bechly family[40]
  • Commons category: Paul L Bechly[41]
  • Archives at: Hagley Museum and Library[42]
  • Residence: Wilmington[43], Park City[44], Lewes[45]
  • Family name: Bechly[46]
  • Given name: Paul[47], Lorin[48]
  • Described at URL: https://aiche.plannedgiving.org/meet-our-donors?donor=wells[49], https://findingaids.hagley.org/repositories/3/resources/1205[50], http://celebrate.cfainstitute.org.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/exam-tales/paul-bechly.html[51], https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/author/pbechly/[52]
  • Eye color: blue[53]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[54]

FAQs

Where was Paul Bechly born?

Paul Bechly was born in Philadelphia[2].

Who were Paul Bechly's parents?

Paul Bechly's father was Fred Bechly[9]. Paul Bechly's mother was Adelaide Salati[10].

What did Paul Bechly do for work?

Paul Bechly worked as a chemical engineer[3], financial analyst[4], author[5], publisher[6], and journalist[7].

What awards did Paul Bechly receive?

Honors received include Mensa Intellectual Benefits to Society Award[24].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · PLBechly · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publons author id → 1621265
    Date of birth → +1958-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Archives at → Hagley Museum and Library
    Relationship science person id → paul-l-bechly-77735531
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