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   J. Jaul Getty - third divorce and death of father

Page entitled : Jean Paul Getty's third divorce and George F. Getty's death

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Jean Paul Getty's third marriage failed and ended in divorce while his father George Franklin was dying, leaving Sarah Catherine Getty in charge through his will


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Jean Paul Getty was unable to part with his work, once engaged in business. The additional responsibility of running his father’s company required his full attention, specially as the business was definitely in retreat. With less than $400’000 profits on a turnover exceeding $3.6 million, the company had a dismal year in 1928 and waste seemed to be paramount, as its aging managers just kept drilling on unproductive leases, instead of seeking opportunities on more promising ground. Once in charge, Paul  ...

 

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