James Lick

Deceased Person

1796 – 1876

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Who was James Lick?

James Lick was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences. At the time of his death, he was the wealthiest man in California, and left the majority of his estate to social and scientific causes.

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Born
Aug 25, 1796
Fredericksburg
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Pennsylvania
  • California
Died
Oct 1, 1876
San Francisco

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on July 23, 2013

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