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Collis Potter Huntington (October 22, 1821 – August 13, 1900) [2] was an American industrialist and railway magnate.
Collis Potter Huntington war einer der Eisenbahn-Tycoone der Vereinigten Staaten. Er ist einer der Big Four, zusammen mit Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins und Charles Crocker, die mit dem Bau der Bahnstrecke der Central Pacific Railroad den westlichen Teil der ersten transkontinentalen Bahnverbindung in den USA errichteten.
Collis P. Huntington (born Oct. 22, 1821, Harwinton, Conn., U.S.—died Aug. 13, 1900, Raquette Lake, N.Y.) was an American railroad magnate who promoted the Central Pacific Railroad’s extension across the West, making possible the first transcontinental railroad in 1869.
6. Juni 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Collis P. Huntington, a Connecticut-born entrepreneur who became a key player in building the first transcontinental railroad. Discover how he rose from humble beginnings in Harwinton to amass a fortune and influence in politics and business.
4. März 2024 · Collis Potter Huntington was an iconic figure who left a lasting imprint on the railroad industry in the United States. Born on October 22, 1821, in Harwinton, Connecticut, Huntington displayed a keen interest in trade and entrepreneurship during his early years.
Learn about the life and career of Collis Huntington, one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad. He was a shrewd businessman, a lobbyist, and a rival of the Union Pacific.
Collis Huntington had a preternatural sense for buying and selling. He came to California in 1849 at news of gold. Learn more with this biography from American Experience: "Transcontinental Railroad."
