Edward Ball (businessman) Net Worth, Biography And Facts
Edward Ball (businessman) Net Worth:
$200 million
Edward Ball (businessman) Biography
Edward Gresham Ball (March 21, 1888 – June 24, 1981) was a businessperson who had powerful political influence in Florida for decades. Referred to as "a law unto himself", despite the fact that he never held public office and did not own the assets he controlled, he led a forest products company and owned newspapers. He worked for and with his brother-in-law Alfred I. du Pont for nine years before running the Alfred I. duPont Testamentary Trust's businesses by himself for another 46 years. He founded and led the St. Joe Paper Company to become a major player in several industries in Florida. He was a leader of the pro-segregation, anti-homosexual, and anti-communist Pork Chop Gang, a group of Democratic Party legislators from North Florida.How much is Edward Ball (businessman) worth in 2023?
According to our sources, the net worth of Edward Ball (businessman) for 2023 is $200 million (as of December 12th, 2020).Other Edward Ball (businessman) Facts
Born | March 21, 1888 Hardings, Northumberland County, Virginia, United States |
Died | June 24, 1981(1981-06-24) (aged 93) New Orleans, Louisiana U.S. |
Resting Place | Wilmington, Delaware |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Trust Administrator |
Years active | 1926-1981 |
Employer | Alfred I. duPont Testamentary Trust |
Known for | financier, power broker |
Net worth | $200 million |
Spouse(s) | Ruth (1933-1949; divorce) |
Parent(s) | Lalla Gresham and Thomas Ball |