William Fargo

@williamfargo

American businessman and former mayor (1818–1881)

Building Wells Fargo (1852–1998) as Founder · United States

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Lived: 1818–1881

About

William Fargo (1818–1881) was an entrepreneur and politician. They were born in Pompey. They served as Mayor of Buffalo, New York.

In context

Wells Fargo (1852–1998) was founded in 1852 and closed in 1998, after 146 years. Among the 7 other company companies founded in the 1850s we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 80 years, so this one outlasted most of them.

Named alongside

At American Express

Henry WellsFounder
John Warren ButterfieldFounder

At Wells Fargo

Henry WellsFounder

At Wells Fargo (1852–1998)

Henry WellsFounder

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William's ideas, decisions and failures appear here once this profile is claimed.

Companies

Wells Fargo (1852–1998)American banking companyFounder · company · San Francisco, United States · Founded 1852
American ExpressAmerican multinational financial services corporationFounder · financial services · New York City, United States · Founded 1850
Wells FargoAmerican multinational banking and financial services companyFounder · financial services · San Francisco, United States · Founded 1852