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August 1856 in New York City; † 13. April 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Wirtschaftsmanager, Unternehmer und Self-made-Millionär, der wegen seines Hangs zur Extravaganz „Diamond Jim“ genannt wurde und eine fast 40-jährige Liebesaffäre zur Schauspielerin und Sängerin Lillian Russell hatte. Brady (um 1900)
Years active. 39. Known for. Penchant for diamonds, precious stones, and jewelry. Voracious appetite. Parents. John Brady. Mary A. Lucas. James Buchanan Brady (August 12, 1856 – April 13, 1917), also known as Diamond Jim Brady, was an American businessman, financier and philanthropist of the Gilded Age.
Born in New York City, James Buchanan Brady made his fortune by selling railroad equipment, though he started his career as a messenger boy in Grand Central Station. In addition to being obese, hypertensive and diabetic, Mr. Brady also had gallstones, an obstructing prostate and infected urine.
8. Apr. 2024 · James Buchanan Brady (born Aug. 12, 1856, New York City—died April 13, 1917, Atlantic City, N.J., U.S.) was an American financier and philanthropist, noted for his lavish lifestyle, fondness for ostentatious jewelry, and enormous appetite.
October 8, 1934 12:00 AM GMT-5. T he first diamond James Buchanan (“Diamond Jim”) Brady bought cost $90. When he died in 1917 he had spent $2,000,000 on precious stones. Besides such curios...
31. Dez. 2008 · Dec. 30, 2008. DIAMOND JIM BRADY was famous for three things: making millions selling railroad supplies, wearing flashy jewelry and eating enormous amounts of food. This last distinction has...
- Parker Morell
- 1934
6. Dez. 2019 · One such character is the legendary James Buchanan Brady, better known as “Diamond Jim.” When I first heard about Brady and the outlandish tales associated with him, I essentially pegged him as a fictitious character.
