James A. Farrell
Businessperson, Deceased Person
1863 – 1943
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Who was James A. Farrell?
James Augustine Farrell was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932. A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his Presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.
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- Born
- 1863
- Also known as
- James Farrell
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- 1943
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on July 23, 2013
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