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Oct 2021
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#211 Aristotle Onassis: An Extravagant L...

David Senra
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What I learned from reading Onassis: An Extravagant Life by Frank Brady.  ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here.  ---- He became one of the richest men in U.S. history ever to be ... Show More
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