Henry Clay Frick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Clay Frick
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1849(1849-12-19)
Age	175
Date Of Death	December 2, 1919, New York, NY
Birthplace	West Overton
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Henry Clay Frick Biography

Henry Clay Frick is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on December 19, 1849 in West Overton, Pennsylvania, United States. Entrepreneur of the late 19th century and early 20th centuries, he was responsible for both H. C. Frick & Company and Carnegie Steel Company. He was a prominent financier and helped to develop the Pennsylvania Railroad.

He and He and Andrew Carnegie merged their two companies – H. C. Frick & Company and Carnegie Steel Company – to form what would eventually become the United States Steel Company. merged two companies – H. C. Frick & Company & Carnegie Steel Company – in order to create what would become the United States Steel Company.

He had four children with Adelaide Childs Frick, his wife.

Henry Clay Frick Net Worth

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

After briefly attending Otterbein College he decided to abandon his studies and work in the fuel and steel industries.

Alexander Berkman, a radical anarchist, attempted to assassinate him in 1892.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Henry Clay Frick Dating?

According to our records, Henry Clay Frick married to Adelaide Howard Childs Frick. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Clay Frick’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Henry Clay Frick celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Henry Clay Frick

1. Henry Clay Frick was an American industrialist and art collector.
2. He founded the H.C. Frick & Company coke manufacturing company.
3. Frick was a key figure in the Homestead Strike of 1892.
4. He built a grand mansion, known as Clayton, in Pittsburgh, PA.
5. Frick’s art collection included works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
6. He donated his art collection to establish the Frick Collection museum in NYC.
7. The Frick Art Reference Library is also named after him.
8. Frick died at age 69 from a heart attack while on vacation in New York City.
9. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated at $225 million (equivalent to over $5 billion today).
10. The legacy of Henry Clay Frick continues through his philanthropic foundation, which supports education and cultural institutions around the world.

What happened between Frick and Carnegie?

In 1881, Carnegie joined forces with Frick to get the coke he wanted. Frick got the money he needed to expand. But he lost control of his own company. Carnegie quickly became majority stockholder.

What was Henry Clay Frick known for?

Henry Clay Frick, (born December 19, 1849, West Overton, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died December 2, 1919, New York City), U.S. industrialist, art collector, and philanthropist who helped build the world’s largest coke and steel operations.

How much is the Frick family worth?

Frick left an estate worth $142 million , of which $117 million was designated for philanthropic purposes. Included among his gifts were his New York home and his art collection (valued at $50 million), to be given to the city of New York after the death of his wife, and a large public park in Pittsburgh.

What did Henry Clay Frick do with his money?

As an extremely wealthy man, Frick acquired a magnificent collection of art over the years, and when he died in 1919 he left his huge New York mansion and his art collection to the city as a museum. He also donated much of his sizeable fortune, estimated at $50 million, to charitable organizations.

How did Carnegie get revenge on Rockefeller?

Carnegie renewed his rivalry with Rockefeller and knew he needed profits to become richer than Rockefeller. He built new steel plants and to keep cost down, he cut each worker’s pay and demanded that they work longer hours.