Extremely Wealthy
The tea tycoon who was 'the world's best loser'
Say the name Lipton, and most people think of tea. But behind that brand lies the extraordinary story of a rags-to-riches tycoon, self-publicist, philanthropist and sportsman who was honoured as "the world's best loser". In early December 1881, a steamer docked in Glasgow, carrying an extraordinary cargo from America. The…
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