Marcus Daly

Marcus Daly, Irish-American businessman (died 1900)

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Born: December 5, 1841
Died: November 12, 1900
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Birth year: 1841

About Marcus Daly

Marcus Daly (December 5, c. 1840s – November 12, 1900) was an Irish-born American businessman known as one of the four Copper Kings of Butte, Montana, United States. In 1943, SS Marcus Daly was launched in honor of his achievements. In ten years, the Ontario produced $17 million and paid $6,250,000 in dividends, and made many millions for Hearst, Tevis and Haggin. Daly emigrated from County Cavan, Ireland, to the United States as a young boy, arriving in New York City.

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The world when Marcus Daly was born

Marcus Daly was born in 1841. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Headlines and milestones

Top headlinePresident Harrison dies 31 days into office
Technology milestoneFirst US patent for artificial teeth
World population~1.21B

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderWilliam H. Harrison / John Tyler
U.S. population17.5M

1841 versus 2026

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Measure	1841	2026
Population	17.5M	341 million

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