Peter Arrell Browne Widener
American businessman (1834–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his grandson, the American racehorse owner and breeder, see Peter Arrell Browne Widener II.
Peter Arrell Browne Widener (November 13, 1834 – November 6, 1915) was an American businessman, art collector, and patriarch of the Widener family of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
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Peter Arrell Browne Widener | |
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Born | (1834-11-13)November 13, 1834 |
Died | November 6, 1915(1915-11-06) (aged 80) |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, art collector, philanthropist |
Known for | Co-founder Philadelphia Traction Company, U.S. Steel, American Tobacco |
Spouse | Hannah Josephine Dunton |
Children | Harry (1859-1874) George Dunton (1861-1912) Joseph Early (1871-1943) |
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Widener was ranked #29 on the American Heritage list of the forty richest Americans in history, with a net worth at death of $23 billion to $25 billion (in 1998 dollars).[2]