Getty, J. Paul
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Getty, Jean Paul, 1892-1976, American business executive, one of the richest men in the world during his life, b. Minneapolis, Minn. He inherited his father's oil business, George F. Getty, Inc., becoming its president and general manager in 1930. When it was reorganized (1956) as the Getty Oil Company, he became the firm's director and principal owner. From the early 1950s until his death, Getty resided in Great Britain. From his 16th-century Tudor estate, known as Sutton Place, Getty controlled a vast business empire made up of almost 200 concerns. His personal worth was estimated to be approximately $3 billion. · Can we improve this biography? Write us your version
"In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy."
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"The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights."
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"Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells."
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"If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man."
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