Harold Hamm
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Harold Glenn Hamm[1] (born December 11, 1945) is an American business magnate in the oil and gas business. He is known for pioneering fracking of shale oil resources.[2][3] As of February 4, 2022[update], Hamm's net worth is estimated to be US$18.5 billion, making him the 63rd wealthiest person in the world.[4] He is the founder and chairman of Continental Resources.
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Born | Harold Glenn Hamm (1945-12-11) December 11, 1945 (age 78) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Political party | Republican |
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In 2012, presidential candidate Mitt Romney named Hamm as his energy advisor,[5] and Hamm was a donor to the Romney campaign. Hamm was a fundraiser and donor to Donald Trump's 2016,[6] 2020,[7] and 2024 presidential campaigns.[8]