These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990

These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990

Shannon Quinn - March 26, 2023

These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990
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John Kluge

John Kluge was an American businessman. He was born in Germany in 1914 and immigrated to the United States as a young man. Kluge made his fortune in a variety of industries, including media, real estate, and private equity. His companies, including Metropolitan Broadcasting (now known as Fox), were among the successful in their respective industries. He lived a quiet and private life. John Kluge left behind a legacy as one of the wealthiest and most successful businessmen of his time. He is remembered for his contributions to the media industry, and his role as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. He died on September 7, 2010, at the age of 95. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $6.5 billion, which would be equivalent to several billion dollars because of inflation.

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