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Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr. was born on February 17, 1889, near Ramsey, Illinois. [3] During the 1930s, he bought the title for the East Texas Oil Field for $1,000,000, and became one of the eight richest Americans until his death on November 29, 1974, with a net worth between $300–700 million.
Tim Dunn was born to Joe and Thelma Dunn. Dunn grew up in Big Spring, Texas, the youngest of four boys, him 10 years after the other three. [2] He was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Big Spring High School in 1974, and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Texas Tech University in 1978. [3]
Texas oil tycoon H.L. Hunt was at one point among the richest men in the United States. With his wealth, he set up a number of trusts to provide for his family.
In 1957, Fortune magazine developed a list of the seventy-six wealthiest Americans, which was published in many American newspapers. [7] Jean Paul Getty, when asked his reaction to being named wealthiest American and whether he was worth a billion dollars, said, "You know, if you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars" and then added, "But remember, a billion dollars isn't ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger. One of the richest action stars of all time, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a seven-time Mr. Olympia with a net worth of $400 million and a resume of movies that earned $4.73 ...
Nicholas Henry Darnell (1807–1885), leader of 18th Texas Cavalry Regiment, known as "Darnell's Regiment"; Speaker of House for both Republic of Texas and state of Texas; Dick Dowling (1838–1867), commander at Sabine Pass and famous Houstonian; John "Rip" Ford (1815–1897), Texas Rangers legend and commander at Battle of Palmito Ranch
The couple squandered their fortune on the typical goodies that sink so many lucky winners. They bought dozens of high-end cars, mansions and a plane. They blew through $3 million in the first ...
Moses Austin (October 4, 1761 – June 10, 1821) was an American businessman and pioneer who played a large part in the development of the lead industry in the early United States, especially in southwest Virginia and Missouri.