Sir John Ellerman, 1st Baronet, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English shipowner and investor
Date of Birth: 15-May-1862
Place of Birth: Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 16-Jul-1933
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Sir John Ellerman, 1st Baronet
- Sir John Reeves Ellerman, 1st Baronet, CH (15 May 1862 – 16 July 1933) was an English shipowner and investor, believed to be the richest man in England.
- An accountant by training, he learned to identify underpriced companies and acquired them, often as sole stakeholder.
- His shipping interests were combined into the giant Ellerman Lines, and he also invested in newspapers, breweries, coal and prestige London property.
- Despite his huge wealth, his personal life was notably modest and private.
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