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Joseph Wharton
American industrialist (1826–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American merchant, see Joseph Wharton (1707–1776).
Joseph Wharton (March 3, 1826 – January 11, 1909) was an American industrialist. He was involved in mining, manufacturing, and education. He founded the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, co-founded the Bethlehem Steel company, and was one of the founders of Swarthmore College.
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Born | (1826-03-03)March 3, 1826 |
Died | January 11, 1909(1909-01-11) (aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Anna Corbit Lovering
(m. 1854) |
Children | Joanna W. Lippincott, Mary L. Wharton, Anna W. Morris. |
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