When Hetty Green turned 20 in 1884 her wealthy father bought her a wardrobe full of fancy and expensive dresses so she could attract a rich suitor.She promptly sold them all and bought government bonds with the proceeds. Or so the story goes.A shrewd investor known for her frugal eccentricities, Green went on to amass an eye-watering fortune in a man's world, becoming one of the richest people in America.
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