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Old Money Powerhouses: These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990

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H.L. Hunt

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Hunt was rich because of his oil company. Credit: H.L. Hunt

H.L. Hunt was an American oil tycoon and entrepreneur. Hunt made his fortune in the oil industry. The Hunt Oil Company was one of the largest independent oil producers in the United States. In addition to his business success, Hunt was also a political activist and a vocal supporter of conservative causes.

He is remembered for his contributions to the American economy, and his role as one of the richest figures of his time. H.L. Hunt died on November 29, 1974, at the age of 85. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 billion, which would be equivalent to several billion dollars because of modern  inflation.

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