Gustavus Franklin Swift

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gustavus Franklin Swift
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Jun 24, 1839(1839-06-24)
Age	185
Date Of Death	1903-03-29
Birthplace	Sagamore
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Gemini

Gustavus Franklin Swift Biography

Gustavus Franklin Swift is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on June 24, 1839 in Sagamore, Massachusetts, United States. American businessman who was the head of an Midwestern meat-packing company in the latter part of the 1800s.

His employer was the industry of meatpacking at the turn of the century that offered shocking fodder for the He was employed by the same turn-of-the- century meatpacking industry that provided scandalous fodder for author Upton Sinclair.. He was employed by the same turn-of-the-century meatpacking industry that provided scandalous fodder for author Upton Sinclair..

The couple had eleven children together. Annie Maria Higgins.

Gustavus Franklin Swift Net Worth

Gustavus Franklin Swift is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gustavus Franklin Swift 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised on the Massachusetts farm. He started working in a butcher shop at fourteen years old.

He was instrumental in the development of the refrigerated railroad car that could allow for the widespread distribution of low-cost beef.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gustavus Franklin Swift Dating?

According to our records, Gustavus Franklin Swift married to Annie Higgins. As of December 1, 2023, Gustavus Franklin Swift’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gustavus Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gustavus Franklin Swift celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.

Why was Gustavus Swift significant?

He is credited with the development of the first practical ice-cooled railroad car , which allowed his company to ship dressed meats to all parts of the country and abroad, ushering in the “era of cheap beef.” Swift pioneered the use of animal by-products for the manufacture of soap, glue, fertilizer, various types of …

Did Gustavus Swift give to charity?

In 1895, he donated money for a building in memory of his daughter, Annie May Swift , that eventually became Northwestern University’s School of Speech. He was also a benefactor of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church.

How much did Gustavus Swift donate?

Goodspeed’s biography of Swift offers insight into the beginnings of Swift & Company, the meat-packing industry, and the refrigerator rail car. Mr. Swift gave money toward the founding of the University of Chicago and contributed over $1,000,000 to various needs of the University.

For which invention is Gustavus Swift famous?

Gustavus Swift (June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903) headed one of the most acclaimed meat processing company in the United States Swift & Company. His company grew because of Swift’s investment to the creation of refrigerated railroad cart , which allowed long distance and cheap distribution of meat.

How did Gustavus Swift treat his workers?

Swift devoted his time to teaching the employees about the company’s methods and policies. Although he was strict, he motivated the employees by making them focus on the company’s profit goals by following a strict policy of promotion from within.