James A. Farrell Sr.
James Augustine Farrell Sr. | |
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Farrell circa 1915 | |
| 3rd President of U.S. Steel | |
| In office 1911 – April 18, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Elbert Henry Gary |
| Succeeded by | William A. Irvin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1863 |
| Died | March 28, 1943 (aged 80) |
| Children | John J. Farrell Mrs. Joseph P. Murray Mrs. Luke D. Stapelton James A. Farrell, Jr. Mrs. Richard J. Buck |
| Parent(s) | John Guy Farrell Catherine Whalen |
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James Augustine Farrell Sr. (February 15, 1863 – March 28, 1943) was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932. A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.