FRED TRUMP
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All About
FRED TRUMP
Business mogul and real estate developer known for being the father of the 45th president, Donald Trump. He made his fortune (estimated to be more than $250 million at his death) building and renting apartments in New York City.
Fun Facts & Hidden Details
A landmark lawsuit in the early 1970s targeted Donald Trump’s company, which had become a major player in the real estate industry. At the time, the organization was not only led by Trump’s father but also employed Trump himself. The US Department of Justice took action, filing a lawsuit against the company for allegedly discriminating against black renters.
Family Life, Relationships & Personal Life
In 1936, Frederick Christ Trump tied the knot with Mary Trump, and together they welcomed five children into the world: Maryanne, Frederick Jr., Elizabeth, Donald, and Robert. The patriarch’s life took a poignant turn in his later years, as he grappled with the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Ultimately, it was pneumonia that claimed his life in 1999, marking the end of a remarkable journey.
Early Life Before Fame
Rising from a humble background as the child of German immigrants, he leveraged his entrepreneurial spirit at just 15 to venture into real estate development, joining forces with his mother Elizabeth. Amidst the economic turmoil of the Great Depression, he skillfully redirected his focus to pioneering the concept of supermarkets, harnessing his resources to create a groundbreaking retail innovation.
Career and Collabs
Woody Guthrie lived in the elder Trump’s apartment complexes in the 1950s, and his writings revealed a very unfavorable view of his landlord.
