Timothy Dexter
American businessman and author (1747–1806) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Timothy Dexter (January 22, 1747 – October 23, 1806) (self-styled Lord Timothy Dexter) was an American businessman noted for his eccentric behavior and writings. He became wealthy through marriage and a series of improbably successful investments, and spent his fortune lavishly. Though barely educated or literate, Dexter considered himself "the greatest philosopher in the Western World", and authored a book, A Pickle for the Knowing Ones, which espouses his views on various topics and became notorious for its unusual misspellings and grammatical errors.
This article is about the American businessman. For the bear enthusiast, see Timothy Treadwell.
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Timothy Dexter | |
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Born | (1747-01-22)January 22, 1747 |
Died | October 23, 1806(1806-10-23) (aged 59) |
Resting place | Old Hill Burying Ground, Dexter Family Plot, Newburyport |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Uncommon good fortune, eccentricity |
Notable work | A Pickle for the Knowing Ones (1802) |
Spouse |
Elizabeth (Lord) Frothingham
(m. 1770) |
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