James A. Farrell
James Augustine Farrell Sr. (February 15, 1863 – March 28, 1943) was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932. A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.
James Augustine Farrell Sr. | |
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Farrell circa 1915 | |
| 3rd President of U.S. Steel | |
| In office 1911 – April 18, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Elbert Henry Gary |
| Succeeded by | William A. Irvin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1863 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Died | March 28, 1943 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York City |
| Children | John J. Farrell (businessman) Mrs. Joseph P. Murray Mrs. Luke D. Stapelton James Augustine Farrell Jr. Mrs. Richard J. Buck |
| Parent(s) | John Guy Farrell Catherine Whalen |
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