Charles Yerkes
Charles Tyson Yerkes Jr. (/ˈjɜːrkiːz/ YUR-keez; June 25, 1837 – December 29, 1905) was an American financier. He played a part in developing mass-transit systems in Chicago and London.
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| Born | Charles Tyson Yerkes June 25, 1837 Northern Liberties, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1905 (aged 68) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur and investor |
| Known for | Urban transit finance |
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| Parent(s) | Charles Tyson Yerkes Sr. and Elizabeth Link Yerkes |
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