Getty, J. Paul
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 or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy."
Getty, J. Paul on Experience
Talk about quote · Email to friend · 0 fans >>
"The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights."
Getty, J. Paul on Inheritance
Talk about quote · Email to friend · 0 fans >>
"Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells."
Getty, J. Paul on Money
Talk about quote · Email to friend · 1 fans >>
"If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man."
Getty, J. Paul on Money
Talk about quote · Email to friend · 0 fans >>
Videos about Getty, J. Paul
More on Getty, J. Paul
- Find photos for Getty, J. Paul
- Explore wikipedia
News about Getty, J. Paul
Powered by Google News
More on Getty, J. Paul
- Find photos for Getty, J. Paul
- Explore wikipedia
Save or Share this page?
·
Recent Activity
-
ericanthem bookmarked this:
A man is not good or bad for one action...
-
adhanberry bookmarked this:
A man is not good or bad for one action...
-
lillylosanz bookmarked this:
I didn't find my friends; the good Lord gave them..
-
maggs59 bookmarked this:
I didn't find my friends; the good Lord gave them..
- Latest bookmarks