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Stinnes

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[shtin-uhs] / ˈʃtɪn əs /

noun

  1. Hugo 1870–1924, German industrialist.


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Some samples: > In four years Hugo Stinnes made $100,000,000, employed 700,000 workmen, sat on 60 boards of directors, had an interest in 1,533 companies, became Europe's biggest financier by 1921.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then, having admired the view, Fraulein Clarenore Stinnes coolly turned to confront excited reporters.

From Time Magazine Archive

His grandfather, Mathias Stinnes, was a rich man.

From Time Magazine Archive

Temperamentally, Herr Stinnes was homely, usually quiet and genial but often a hidden temper would explode with volcanic force.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under the guidance of von Stinnes he had managed to penetrate the heart of German politik.

From Erik Dorn by Hecht, Ben

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