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Henry Wells

American businessman

Died when: 72 years 363 days (875 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Henry Wells

Henry Wells (December 12, 1805 – December 10, 1878) was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company.

Wells worked as a freight agent before joining the express business.His companies, which were the predecessors of American Express and Wells Fargo, competed with the United States Post Office by carrying mail at less than the government rate.

In higher education, Wells was the founder of Wells College in Aurora, New York.


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