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William Knox D'Arcy

British businessman

b. 1849 CE – d. 1917 CE World The Great Crossroads

William Knox D'Arcy (October 11, 1849 – May 1, 1917) is a British businessman who is one of the principal founders of the oil and petrochemical industry in Persia (Iran).

The D’Arcy Concession is signed in 1901 and allows D'Arcy to explore, obtain, and market oil, natural gas, asphalt, and ozokerite in Persia.

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Moran, J. (2022). William Knox D'Arcy. History Atlas. Retrieved 13 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/william-knox-darcy/

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