Elias Hasket Derby

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Elias Hasket Derby (August 16, 1739 — September 8, 1799), America's first millionaire, a merchant with the nickname "King".

He was born and died in Salem, Massachusetts. While other men of Salem made their fortunes by commanding sailing ships that plied their trade around the world, Derby never went to sea at all. He understood what was going on around the world, and used this information to accumulate his fortune.

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