What made Jay Gould one of the wealthiest men in his time?
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Jay Gould was one of the wealthiest men in his time because he made many successful business ventures and speculations. He was a railroad tycoon who amassed a fortune through his control of various railroad companies, and he also made money in other industries, such as mining and banking.
The Railroad Titan: Discovering Jay Gould's Journey
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