biography
| name: |
Ludwig, Daniel K(eith)
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pronunciation:
[ludwig]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1897–1992)
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| biography:
| Shipper, financier, and entrepreneur, born in South Haven, Michigan, USA. At age 19 he entered the freight business. His company, National Bulk Carriers (New York City) (founded 1936), became the country's largest shipping corporation and a major oil transporter. He fostered the development of modern supertankers in the 1950s, and his diversified international business interests made him one of the world's richest individuals. |
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