5 Insane Facts About Timothy Dexter- America's Most Eccentric Millionaire?

Timothy Dexter (1747-1806) was an American businessman known for bizarre luck and unmatched eccentricity. Illiterate and ridiculed by peers, Dexter made a fortune by unintentionally making brilliant business moves- like exporting coal to Newcastle and warming pans to the Caribbean. Despite being socially shunned, he declared himself 'Lord Timothy,' published a grammar-defying book, and even staged his own fake funeral. His strange life, full of absurd triumphs and odd decisions, continues to fascinate historians and internet users alike. These five facts offer a glimpse into one of the most bizarre success stories in early American history.