THE WITCH OF WALL STREET - THE MEANEST BILLIONAIRE #history #shorts #eccentric #wealth
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Hetty Green: The Witch of Wall Street
Hetty Green was fabulously wealthy. Her fortune was estimated to be around $30 billion in today’s money.
Hetty’s reputation as a miser transcended her financial acumen. She made Ebenezer Scrooge look like a philanthropic saint.
When her rich aunt passed away, leaving a substantial sum for charity, Hetty was outraged. She produced an older will, claiming that the money was rightfully hers. The will featured a clause invalidating subsequent wills—a twist that would haunt her legacy.
The clause turned out to be a forgery.
Hetty separated from her husband when the bank started treating her wealth like his.
Some claimed that Hetty worked out of trunks kept at the bank, avoiding the expense of renting an office.
She wore the same black outfit daily until it frayed at the edges. Luxuries like heat, hot water, and soap were alien to her. Her frugality was legendary, and her attire symbolized her power.
When her son, Ned, broke his leg, Hetty took him to a free clinic, masquerading as a homeless woman. But fate intervened—she was recognized, and the bill arrived. Did she flee, or did she pay? Legends diverge, but Ned’s leg was amputated regardless.
In 1916, Hetty Green died, leaving behind a legacy that defied easy categorization. She was both feared and admired, a paradox of wealth and want.
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