Robert Dollar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Dollar

American businessman

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1844

Place of Birth: Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 16-May-1932

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Robert Dollar, also known as Captain Robert Dollar (1844–1932) was a Scots-American industrialist born in Bainsford, Falkirk, Scotland.
The title "Captain" was honorary and he was called the "Grand Old Man of the Pacific".
Both were bestowed after his entry into the shipping industry.
Dollar became a lumber baron, shipping magnate, philanthropist; he was also a Freemason.
His biography and an extensive introduction by him is contained within the book, Men Who Are Making the West 1923.California Governor James Rolph, Jr.
said at the time of his death, "Robert Dollar has done more in his lifetime to spread the American flag on the high seas than any man in this country." He made the cover of Time magazine on 19 March 1928, with several writings concerning his business', and was given a long obituary in the 23 May 1932, issue.