William Wallace Cargill
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William Wallace Cargill (December 15, 1844 ā October 17, 1909) was an American businessman. In 1865, he founded Cargill, which by 2008 was the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue, employing over 150,000 people in 68 countries.[1]
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Born | William Wallace Cargill December 15, 1844 Port Jefferson, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 1909(1909-10-17) (aged 64) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founder of Cargill |
Spouse | Ellen ("Ella") Theresa Stowell |
Children | 4, including Austen Cargill |
Relatives | Margaret Anne Cargill (granddaughter) James R. Cargill (grandson) |
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