Stuyvesant Fish
American businessman (1851–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stuyvesant Fish (June 24, 1851 – April 10, 1923) was an American businessman and member of the Fish family who served as president of the Illinois Central Railroad. He owned grand residences in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island, entertained lavishly and, along with his wife "Mamie", became prominent in American high society during the Gilded Age.[1]
Quick Facts President of the Illinois Central Railroad, Preceded by ...
Stuyvesant Fish | |
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President of the Illinois Central Railroad | |
In office 1887–1906 | |
Preceded by | James C. Clarke |
Succeeded by | James Theodore Harahan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-06-24)June 24, 1851 New York City |
Died | April 10, 1923(1923-04-10) (aged 71) |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | |
Children | Livingston Fish Marian Anthon Fish Stuyvesant Fish, Jr. Sidney Webster Fish |
Parent(s) | Hamilton Fish Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean |
Relatives | Nicholas Fish (grandfather) Nicholas Fish II (brother) Hamilton Fish II (brother) Hamilton Fish III (nephew) Hamilton Fish (nephew) Samuel Benjamin (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
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