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What was Collis Potter Huntington's occupation before becoming a railroad magnate?
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Before becoming a railroad magnate, Collis Potter Huntington worked as a shopkeeper. He later became one of the Big Four of western railroading and played a significant role in the development of the American railroad industry.
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