Sir John Ellerman, 1st Baronet
Sir John Ellerman | |
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| Born | 15 May 1862 Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Died | 16 July 1933 (aged 71) Dieppe, France |
| Occupation | Shipowner |
| Children | Sir John Ellerman, 2nd Baronet Bryher |
Sir John Reeves Ellerman, 1st Baronet, CH (15 May 1862 – 16 July 1933) was an English shipowner and investor, believed to be the richest man in England. An accountant by training, he learned to identify underpriced companies and acquired them, often as sole stakeholder. His shipping interests were combined into the Ellerman Lines, and he also invested in newspapers, breweries, coal, and London property. Despite his wealth, his personal life was modest and private.