Henry Wells
American businessman (1805–1878)
Died aged 72SagittariusUnited States
Biography
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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Family
- Parents
- Shipley Wells
Quick answers about Henry Wells
- How old was Henry Wells?
- Henry Wells died on December 10, 1878 at the age of 72.
- When is Henry Wells's birthday?
- Henry Wells was born on December 12, 1805.
- Where was Henry Wells born?
- Henry Wells was born in Thetford.
- What is Henry Wells's zodiac sign?
- Henry Wells's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Henry Wells's nationality?
- Henry Wells is a citizen of United States.
- What does Henry Wells do?
- Henry Wells is known as entrepreneur.
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