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Charles Wiley Biography
Charles WileypublisherBorn: 1782Birthplace: New York City Having opened his own print shop in 1807, he later expanded into publishing and published several well-known New Yorkers, including…Kemmons Wilson Biography
Kemmons WilsonhotelierBorn: 1913 As is often the case with successful business ideas, Wilson's business grew out of the dissatisfaction he experienced with family accommodations for holiday…Oliver Fisher Winchester Biography
Oliver Fisher Winchesterarms manufacturerBorn: 11/30/1810Birthplace: Boston, Mass. The man whose name is most closely associated with producing armaments actually got his start manufacturing…Business Personalities
Horace Marden AlbrightLinda AlvaradoElias Milton AmmonsElizabeth ArdenGiorgio ArmaniAaron ArrowsmithMary Kay AshLaura AshleyRoger BabsonKarl BaedekerRobert Joseph BarroTomas BataCharlotte…Selected Figures from Recent History
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Anthony Edward Rupertfinancier, arts patron, conservationistBorn: October 4, 1916Birthplace: Graaff-Reinet, South AfricaDied: January 18, 2006 After studying and teaching chemistry at…Sir Gordon Russell Biography
Sir Gordon Russellfurniture designerBorn: 1892Birthplace: London, England Having founded Gordon Russell Ltd. in 1923 to produce furniture, by the 1930s he and his brother Dick (1903–1981) had…Martin Antoine Ryerson Biography
Martin Antoine Ryersonbusinessman, collectorBorn: 1856Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Mich. Educated in Europe and at Harvard Law School, he eventually took over the family lumber business. He…Russell Sage Biography
Russell Sagefinancier Born: 8/4/1816Birthplace: Oneida County, N.Y. Having begun his career at age 12 in his brother's employ, he eventually bought the store from his brother; and opened his…Richard Warren Sears Biography
Richard Warren SearsmerchantBorn: 12/7/1863Birthplace: Stewartville, Minn. Though the Sears family had been wealthy, his father lost the family fortune through speculative investments. Upon…Trending
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