deaths
September 23, 1900
William Marsh Rice, American businessman, founded Rice University (born 1816)

William Marsh Rice
William Marsh Rice was an American businessman and entrepreneur who made his fortune in Texas. He is best known for leaving his fortune to fund the establishment of Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1912, the university spans 300 acres.