H. L. Hunt
(1889-1974)
American businessman
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Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr. (February 17, 1889 – November 29, 1974), was a Texas oil tycoon and Republican political activist. By trading poker winnings for oil rights, he ultimately secured title to much of the East Texas Oil Field, one of the world's largest oil deposits. From it and his other acquisitions, he accrued a fortune that was among the world's largest. At his death, he was reputed to have the highest net worth of any individual in the world.
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Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr. 17 February 1889 Ramsey, Illinois, USA
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29 November 1974 (aged 85) Dallas, Texas, USA
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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