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Nelson Bunker Hunt (February 22, 1926 – October 21, 2014) was an American oil company executive. He was a billionaire whose fortune collapsed after he and his brothers William Herbert and Lamar [ 1 ] tried to corner the world market in silver but were prevented by government intervention. [ 2 ]
Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr. was born on February 17, 1889, near Ramsey, Illinois. [3] During the 1930s, he bought the title for the East Texas Oil Field for $1,000,000, and became one of the eight richest Americans until his death on November 29, 1974, with a net worth between $300–700 million.
William Herbert Hunt (March 6, 1929 – April 9, 2024) was an American oil billionaire, who along with his brothers Nelson Bunker Hunt and Lamar Hunt [1] tried but failed to corner the world market in silver. [2] According to Forbes, as of April 2024 his net worth was estimated at US$5.3 billion. [3]
In 1959, Lamar Hunt (b. 1932, d. 2006), the son of an oil tycoon H. L. Hunt, founded a new football league (the American Football League) and a new football team called the Dallas Texans—after ...
In the latest Texas history column, Ken Bridges looks back at the life of Nelson Bunker Hunt, who lived an unusual life of fortune and failure
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Lyda Bunker Hunt (February 19, 1925 – March 20, 1925) (Died as an infant) Nelson Bunker Hunt (February 22, 1926 – October 21, 2014), A major force in developing Libyan oil field; eventually attempted to corner the world market in silver in 1979 and was convicted of conspiring to manipulate the market; Legendary owner-breeder [ 12 ] of ...
Silver price history in 1960–2020 showing the Silver Thursday event in 1980 Gold price history in 1960–2020 showing the Silver Thursday event in 1980. Silver Thursday was an event that occurred in the United States silver commodity markets on Thursday, March 27, 1980, following the attempt by brothers Nelson Bunker Hunt, William Herbert Hunt and Lamar Hunt (collectively known as the Hunt ...