George Herbert Walker

This article is about the American banker. For his relatives of the same name, see George Herbert Walker (disambiguation).

George Herbert Walker
Born(1875-06-11)June 11, 1875
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1953(1953-06-24) (aged 78)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materWashington University in St. Louis
OccupationsBusinessman, banker
Known forNamesake of grandson George H. W. Bush, et al.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Lucretia Wear
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(m. 1899)​
Children
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George Herbert "Bert" Walker Sr. (June 11, 1875 – June 24, 1953) was an American banker and businessman. He was the maternal grandfather of the 41st United States President George H. W. Bush and a great-grandfather of George W. Bush, both of whom were named in his honor. He was also the amateur heavyweight-boxing champion of Missouri while studying law at Washington University School of Law.

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