William George Fargo (1818–1881) was an American businessman who co-founded Wells Fargo & Company and the American Express Company. Born on May 20, 1818, in Pompey, New York, Fargo was a pioneering entrepreneur in the American express and banking industries, alongside his partner, Henry Wells.
Wells Fargo
Henry Wells (1805–1878) was an American businessman who co-founded Wells Fargo & Company, one of the most prominent banking and financial services institutions in the United States. Born on December 12, 1805, in Thetford, Vermont, Henry Wells was a pioneering entrepreneur in the American express and banking industries.
Wells Fargo & Company is a leading multinational financial services company based in the United States. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Wells Fargo is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WFC."
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