US billionaire recluse dead, aged 104 years

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The discussion centers around the death of Huguette Clark, a recluse and daughter of a prominent historical figure, William Clark. Participants explore her life, her father's controversial reputation, and historical references made by Mark Twain.

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  • One participant notes Huguette Clark's age at death and her status as a recluse, comparing her to Howard Hughes.
  • Another participant highlights the historical context of William Clark, mentioning Twain's critical view of him.
  • Several participants express confusion about the reference to "Tweed," with one suggesting it refers to Boss Tweed, while another humorously speculates about a connection to tumbleweed.

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There is no consensus on the identity of "Tweed," with multiple participants expressing uncertainty and differing interpretations of the reference.

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Participants' understanding of historical figures and their contexts appears limited, leading to questions and speculative comments.

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Huguette Clark, daughter of Las Vegas founder and second richest man in the US at his time, William Clark (Rockefeller bested him) is dead, at 104 years old.

It is said that compared to her, Howard Hughes was an outgoing&sociable man..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/25/huguette-clark-manhattan-recluse-diesCompletely unrelated, it has a certain historical charm that her father was born in..1839, and Mark Twain said of him:

"He is as rotten a human being as can be found anywhere under the flag; he is a shame to the American nation, and no one has helped to send him to the Senate who did not know that his proper place was the penitentiary, with a ball and chain on his legs. To my mind he is the most disgusting creature that the republic has produced since Tweed's time."
 
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Who's Tweed? :confused:
 
tiny-tim said:
Who's Tweed? :confused:
Boss Tweed I assume. Not that I actually remember who he is...
 
Is he the guy who made a fortune out of selling tumbleweed?
 

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