Ray Kroc
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Summary
Ray Kroc was born on October 5, 1902[1], in Oak Park[2]. He died on January 14, 1984[3], in San Diego[4]. He worked as a restaurateur[5], businessperson[6], writer[7], salesperson[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,963 views/month, #2,243 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tories[11]
- Father: Alois Kroc[12]
- Spouse: Joan Kroc[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Field of work: entrepreneur[15], entrepreneurship[16], fast food restaurant[17]
- Employer: Prince Castle[18], Lily-Tulip Cup Company[19], McDonald's[20], American Red Cross[21]
- Educated at: Chester[22]
- Notable work: Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's[23]
- Award received: Horatio Alger Award[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[26]
- Commons category: Ray Kroc[27]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[28]
- Residence: Oak Park[29]
- Family name: Kroc[30]
- Given name: Ray[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Birth name: Raymond Albert Kroc[33]
- Name in native language: Raymond Kroc[34]
- Name in kana: レイモンド・アルバート・クロック[35]
- Start of work period: 1954[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[37]
Why It Matters
Ray Kroc has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Ray Kroc born?
Ray Kroc was born in Oak Park[2].
Where did Ray Kroc die?
Ray Kroc died in San Diego[4].
Who were Ray Kroc's parents?
Ray Kroc's father was Alois Kroc[12].
Who was Ray Kroc married to?
Ray Kroc's spouses include Joan Kroc[13].
What did Ray Kroc do for work?
Ray Kroc worked as a restaurateur[5], businessperson[6], writer[7], salesperson[8], and entrepreneur[9].
Where did Ray Kroc go to school?
Ray Kroc was educated at Chester[22].
What awards did Ray Kroc receive?
Honors received include Horatio Alger Award[24].