George Bissell | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:George_Henry_Bissell_by_Gurney,_1860s.jpg) Bissell in the 1860s | |
| Born | George Henry Bissell November 8, 1821 Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1884 (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Dartmouth College Cemetery (Hanover, New Hampshire) |
| Known for | American oil industry pioneer |
George Henry Bissell (November 8, 1821 – November 19, 1884) was an entrepreneur and industrialist who is often considered the father of the American oil industry. His company, the Pennsylvania Rock Oil, was the first Petroleum company in America.[1] His businesses included oil companies, banks, railroads, and substantial real estate in New York. At his death in 1884, his son Pelham would inherit his fortune, making him among the richest men in the United States.[2][3]
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