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Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, is generally regarded as the first African-American to become a self-made millionaire. She made her fortune in hair care products in the early 20th century.

Not as well documented is the case of William Alexander Leidesdorff. When he died in the California Territory in 1834, his estate was estimated to exceed one million US dollars but his place in history is still not certain.

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