James Clair Flood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Clair Flood
American investor
Date of Birth: 25-Oct-1826
Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York, United States
Date of Death: 21-Feb-1889
Profession: stockbroker
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About James Clair Flood
- James Clair Flood (October 25, 1826 – February 21, 1889) was an American businessman who made a fortune thanks to the Comstock Lode in Nevada.
- His mining operations are recounted to this day as an outstanding example of what may be done with a rich ore body and a genius for stock manipulation.
- Flood piled up millions as one of the famed "Bonanza Kings" and is considered to have been one of the 100 wealthiest Americans, leaving an enormous fortune.
- He is famous for two mansions, the James C.
- Flood Mansion at 1000 California St.
- in San Francisco, and Linden Towers located in Menlo Park, torn down in 1936.
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