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Allen, Paul

Allen, Paul (1953-...), helped found the Microsoft Corporation, one of the world's largest developers of computer software.

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Baillieu, Lord

Baillieu, Lord (1889-1967), Clive Latham Baillieu, was one of the world's leading businessmen.

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Ballmer, Steve

Ballmer, Steve (1956-...), is the president and chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation.

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Bennett, Donald

Bennett, Donald (1910-1986), was an Australian pilot who became an air vice marshal in the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1943.

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Bond, Alan

Bond, Alan (1938-...), an Australian businessman, headed the successful Australia II syndicate that won the America's Cup yacht race in 1983.

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Bore, Etienne de

Bore, baw RAY, Etienne de (1741-1820), made sugar production a major United States industry.

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Branson, Richard

Branson, Richard (1950-...), is a British businessman whose Virgin Group of companies is one of the largest in the entertainment and leisure industry.

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Buffett, Warren Edward

Buffett, Warren Edward (1930-...), an American business executive, is chairman of the board of directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a major U.S.

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Carnegie, Andrew

Carnegie, kahr NAY gee or KAHR nuh gee, Andrew (1835-1919), a Scottish-born American, was a leading steel manufacturer and one of the wealthiest individuals of his time.

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Case, Steve

Case, Steve (1958-...), founded the company that became America Online, Inc.

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Douglas, Donald Wills

Douglas, Donald Wills (1892-1981), an American aircraft manufacturer, organized the Douglas Company in 1921.

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Ellison, Lawrence

Ellison, Lawrence (1944-...), is cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation.

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Fairless, Benjamin Franklin

Fairless, Benjamin Franklin (1890-1962), was an American industrialist.

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Fels, Samuel Simeon

Fels, Samuel Simeon (1860-1950), was an American civic leader, industrialist, and philanthropist.

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Field, Marshall, I

Field, Marshall, I (1834-1906), an American merchant, established Marshall Field and Company, a world-famous Chicago department store.

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Filene, Edward Albert

Filene, fih LEEN, Edward Albert (1860-1937), an American merchant, pioneered in improving retail distribution.

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Fisher, Carl Graham

Fisher, Carl Graham (1874-1939), helped originate the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Ford, Henry

Ford, Henry (1863-1947), was the leading manufacturer of American automobiles in the early 1900's.

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Ford, Henry, II

Ford, Henry, II (1917-1987), was an American automobile manufacturer who reorganized the Ford Motor Company during the 1940's and rescued it from near bankruptcy.

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