Joseph Wharton
Business magnate, Organization founder
1826 – 1909
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Who was Joseph Wharton?
Joseph Wharton was an American industrialist. He was involved in mining, manufacturing and education. He founded the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, co-founded the Bethlehem Steel company, and was one of the founders of Swarthmore College.
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- Born
- Mar 3, 1826
Philadelphia - Parents
- Spouses
- Religion
- Religious Society of Friends
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 11, 1909
Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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