The Gilded Age, an age of robber barons, industrialization, and extravagant wealth. Throughout this prosperous era of the late 1800s, we witnessed the rising of an extremely rich class of families coming into money, as well as those who’d had it for generations. Together these families are known to have played an influential role in defining the Gilded Age, as they took center stage in industry, society, and all the fanfare.

Today, we are taking you back to the Gilded Age so you can meet the big names, the families, and the individuals who helped shape this fascinating era. These are the captains of industry, the ladies and gents of high society, and those whose contributions continue to make an impact in today’s modern world.

So without further ado, here are the 12 most powerful families of the Gilded Age.

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12 Most POWERFUL FAMILIES of the GILDED AGE
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