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

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Samuel Irving and Donald Newhouse 

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Credit: New York Times

Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr. was an American businessman. He was the son of Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr., the founder of Advance Publications, a media conglomerate. Along with his brother, Donald Newhouse, Samuel inherited a significant portion of Advance Publications and became one of the richest individuals in the world.

The Irving brothers were involved in a variety of ventures, including magazines, newspapers, and cable television. He was a major donor to a number of organizations and institutions. Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr. passed away in 2017, but his legacy lives on through his family. Samuel Irving has an estimated net worth of $12 billion, while Donald Newhouse has $10.7 billion.

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