I am rather intrigued at the era of wealth is not now but rather the 19th century. It is also worth noting that all of these gentlemen built their own wealth as opposed to inheriting.

...Dang! Didn't make that list either.

I sure hope Avis Lewis doesn't come across this. He'll have a stroke.

Kate I have no idea idea how you find this stuff but I thought this was cool.

Does it need Internet Explorer or something? I get a mostly blank page.. Ah-must disable ZFlashBlock in FireFox.

It is interesting that only 4, Gates, Buffet, Sam Walton and Henry Ford, made their fortunes in the 20th Century-changing circumstances, Anti Trust legislation,or the introduction of the Income Tax?

Being put 'In Perspective' is always enlightening.

Is what makes sda #1

And to think some other "great" blogs just yak on about Yoko Ono :(

And just think: some of these fortunes are pre-Income Tax. They kept every cent -- until they gave it away.

I gave mine away before I got it

Rod: it takes a bit of time to load; just be patient.
I was surprised JP Morgan wasn't higher on the list and there are several figures I'd never heard of. It appears the time of the greatest wealth coincided with the time of greatest American economic territorial expansion -- no coincidence I'm sure. It's also interesting that many of them grew wealthy on innovations which we now take for granted -- a fascinating post.

Were I to join the august company of the uber wealthy; I think I should spend my time looking for ways in which to improve the lot of others.

Is there a philanthropy class for billionaires?

It would appear that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have already signed up for that class.

Cheers

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Frankenstein Battalion

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tough to do it today, too much government.

All that 19th century money and no cars, planes, cellphones, X-rays, TVs and computers to spend it on. 21st century poverty compares quite favorably with 19th century wealth.

What do you get when you give money to losers?

Losers with money (but not for long).

Gates-Buffet giveaway will be as successful as government aid to Africa and LatAm.

Taking money from the poor people of the rich countries and giving it to the rich people of the poor countries!

Many of us are wary about getting into the wealth gathering rut.

When you have a system going that brings in a lot of cash flow, you are very busy and time flies.

Placing those profits where they will return value above inflation takes time and concentration. Nothing evaporates time like concentration.

One has to wonder if the busy industrialist reaches the 70 - 80 year mark and wonders where the time went.

Industrialists like our Jimmy Pattison and the Gates and Trumps of the world contribute to providing commerce, employment and extra added interest to everyone*s lives, yet they have chosen that pursuit in life.

While that has been part of my past in a small way, there is no way I would ever make a full-term commitment to that constant lifestyle.

It would cut in to blogging among other things. = TG

AL GORE and TED KENENDY are just two of them

"Gates-Buffet giveaway will be as successful as government aid to Africa and LatAm."

Actually, I'm inclined to think that the Gates-Buffet philanthropy will be more successful in its objectives precisely because it is NOT a government-funded hand-out.

Hi Kate
Anything on the wealthiest Canadians ever?

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