William Fargo

American businessman and politician (1818–1881)

William George Fargo (May 20, 1818 – August 3, 1881) was an American businessman and politician who, along with Henry Wells, co-founded Wells Fargo. Originally a shipping, mail delivery, stagecoach, and banking company, Wells Fargo expanded to become a major financial services corporation, which is now considered one of the Big Four of banks in the United States by assets. Fargo was also a co-founder of American Express, along with Wells and John Butterfield.

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