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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Businessman
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Elisabeth_De_Vos
gptkb:Northwood_University
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:Northwood_University
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Horatio_Alger_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1926-03-04
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gptkbp:born
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November 20, 1926
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gptkbp:charity_work
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gptkb:De_Vos_Family_Foundation
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:death_date
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2018-09-06
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gptkbp:died
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September 6, 2018
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Northwestern_College
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:railway_line
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gptkbp:hometown
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gptkb:Grand_Rapids,_Michigan
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Richard De Vos
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gptkbp:influence
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Business leadership
Business ethics
Local economic development
Business innovation
Direct selling industry
Entrepreneurial education
Corporate responsibility
Philanthropic leadership
Philanthropy in Michigan
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gptkbp:influenced
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multi-level marketing
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Direct_Selling_Association
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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gptkb:Republican_National_Committee
gptkb:Christian_Reformed_Church
gptkb:Grand_Valley_State_University
gptkb:De_Vos_Place_Convention_Center
gptkb:railway_line
Education reform
Local sports teams
Local arts organizations
Local government initiatives
political donations
Local community development
Local economic initiatives
West Michigan business community
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gptkbp:is_organized_by
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gptkb:De_Vos_Family_Foundation
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gptkbp:known_for
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Multi-level marketing
Amway business model
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gptkbp:legacy
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Entrepreneurship and philanthropy
business success and philanthropy
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:net_worth
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$5.1 billion
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Businessman
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Orlando_Magic
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:Jay_Van_Andel
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:education
gptkb:software_framework
gptkb:De_Vos_Family_Foundation
healthcare
arts and culture
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gptkbp:political_position
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gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:philosopher
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Grand_Rapids,_Michigan
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Helen_De_Vos
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