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Roy O. Disney

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Roy O. Disney

1893–1971

American entrepreneur (1893–1971)

Victorian Era

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Key Dates

Birth

1893 June 24, 1893 →

Biography

Roy Oliver Disney was an American entrepreneur. He co-founded with his younger brother Walt what is now the Walt Disney Company in October of 1923. Disney also served as the company's first chief executive officer and was the father of Roy E. Disney.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1893
Birth

American businessman, co-founded The Walt Disney Company (d. 1971)

June 24 →
1971
Death

American businessman, co-founded The Walt Disney Company (b. 1893)

December 20 →

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