Timothy Dexter

Businessman

Lord Timothy Dexter was an eccentric American businessman noted for his peculiar writings and successful, yet seemingly absurd, business ventures. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, he accumulated great wealth through a series of improbable investments, including shipping warming pans to the West Indies and coal to Newcastle. Despite his lack of formal education and the derision of his contemporaries, his bizarre gambles often paid off, making him a subject of local folklore. He is perhaps best remembered for his book, 'A Pickle for the Knowing Ones,' which was famous for its lack of punctuation and unconventional spelling.

Jan 22, 1747 - Oct 26, 1806 American 4 Quotes

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