Age, Biography and Wiki
Andrew Major was born on 18 August, 1921 in Hungary, is a Hungarian-born American businessman (1921–2004). Discover Andrew Major's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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| Occupation |
Upholstery fabric manufacturer, art collector, philanthropist |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
18 August, 1921 |
| Birthday |
18 August |
| Birthplace |
Hungary |
| Date of death |
15 October, 2004 |
| Died Place |
New York City, United States |
| Nationality |
Hungary
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 83 years old group.
Andrew Major Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Andrew Major height not available right now. We will update Andrew Major's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Andrew Major's Wife?
His wife is Flora
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Flora |
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Katherine, Nicholas |
Andrew Major Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Andrew Major worth at the age of 83 years old? Andrew Major’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from Hungary. We have estimated Andrew Major's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Andrew Major (August 18, 1921 – October 15, 2004) was a Hungarian-born American businessman called "a preeminent textile pioneer" by the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. He was President and major shareholder of Mastercraft Corporation in Spindale, North Carolina, a company he built into the largest manufacturer of Jacquard fabrics in the world.
Andrew Major was educated in Switzerland and England.
Following the rise of Nazi Germany and Antisemitism, he came to Canada while still in his teens then moved to the United States in 1940.
Discharged from the Army at the end of the War, in 1946 Andrew Major went to work for Mastercraft Weaving Corporation, a textile manufacturer located in New Jersey.
He rose to become the company's sales manager and, after operations relocated to the growing furniture industry hub in North Carolina, in 1960 became Mastercraft's president.
In 1969, Andrew Major and Harry Turpan bought out the shareholders of the company then sold the thriving business in 1976 to Collins & Aikman who would appoint Major as president of their Decorative Fabric division and a member of the board of directors.
In 1994, he retired from Collins & Aikman and in recognition of his contribution to the industry, in 1995 he received the DuPont Lifetime Leadership Award.
At age 74, he came out of retirement to serve as a consultant to Cone Mills Corporation for whom he established a Jacquard operation.
During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the United States Army, 96th Infantry Division.
For his actions during combat in the Philippines and Okinawa, he received the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal.
In 1999, he was elected to the Board of Directors of Joan Fabrics Corp. which had acquired the Mastercraft group.
Longtime art collectors, Andrew and Flora Major donated various pieces from their collection to Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina where they also established the Andrew Major Scholarship Fund.
Andrew Major died at age 83 on October 15, 2004, in New York City where he had lived since 1997.
He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
