Bazil Gordon in the context of "Bazil"

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⭐ Core Definition: Bazil Gordon

Bazil Gordon (1768 – 1847) emigrated from Scotland to America, settling in Falmouth, Virginia in 1786 where he opened a small store. Gordon grew his business, exporting large amounts of tobacco from plantations along the Rappahannock River to England. He is believed to be America's first millionaire.

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👉 Bazil Gordon in the context of Bazil

Bazil is a given name. Notable people with the name include:

  • Bazil Ashmawy, Irish radio and television personality who appears on Raidió Teilifís Éireann
  • Bazil Assan (1860–1918), Romanian engineer and explorer
  • Bazil Broketail, 1992 fantasy novel by author Christopher Rowley
  • Bazil Donovan of Blue Rodeo, Canadian pop and country rock band, formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario
  • Bazil Gordon (1768–1847), American businessman, migrant from Scotland
  • Bazil McCourtey, fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Shebah Ronay
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Scotland → United States → Falmouth, Virginia → Tobacco → Plantations in the American South → Rappahannock River → England → Millionaire →