Know as "The Merchant Prince" for his success in retail, wholesale and manufacturing in New York City.
Industry: Retailing
Wealth at death: $50,000,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/178
Alexander T. Stewart Know as "The Merchant Prince" for his success in retail, wholesale and manufacturing in New York City. Industry: Retailing Wealth at death: $50,000,000 Wealth/GDP: 1/178
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