Daniel K. Ludwig
Businessperson, Organization founder
1897 – 1992
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Who was Daniel K. Ludwig?
Daniel Keith Ludwig was a United States shipping magnate and billionaire. Even though he was one of the wealthiest men of his day, with operations spanning 23 countries, his name was little known. Throughout his business life, he maintained a low profile and ceased speaking to the press in the 1950s.
Ludwig has the distinction of being #1 on the first Forbes 400 Richest Americans list published in 1982.
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- Born
- Jun 24, 1897
South Haven - Also known as
- Daniel Ludwig
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Michigan
- Died
- Aug 27, 1992
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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