Daniel Guggenheim

Daniel Guggenheim (July 9, 1856 – September 28, 1930) was an American mining magnate and philanthropist, and a son of Meyer and Barbara Guggenheim. By 1910 he directed the world's most important group of mining interests. He was forced out in 1922 and retired to philanthropy to promote aviation. His achievements include a system for innovation, as well as leadership in amicable labor relations, and major roles in aviation and rocketry.

Daniel Guggenheim
Guggenheim in 1925
Born(1856-07-09)July 9, 1856
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 1930(1930-09-28) (aged 74)
Port Washington, New York, U.S.
Alma materPeirce College
Known forBattle for control of ASARCO
Daniel Guggenheim Medal
SpouseFlorence Shloss
ChildrenMeyer Robert Guggenheim
Harry Guggenheim
Gladys Eleanor Guggenheim
Parent(s)Meyer Guggenheim
Barbara Guggenheim
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