#1Gustavus Franklin Swift
1839–1903American entrepreneur in the meat industry
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In 1839, the American entrepreneur in the meat industry Gustavus Franklin Swift was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 12 languages. The nearest list is next door in Plymouth: 40 names, starting with Dave Farrell.

#1American entrepreneur in the meat industry
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