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Hetty Greene, the wealthiest woman in America at her death in 1916, lived modestly despite her fortune, focusing on investments rather than luxury. Born in 1834, she learned finance early and became a shrewd investor, thriving during economic crises. Greene lent money to cities and investors, often disregarded by male bankers. She maintained a frugal lifestyle, wearing the same black dress and avoiding unnecessary expenses. Her legacy is not one of philanthropy but of proving a woman's capability to amass wealth in a male-dominated world. She passed away with her fortune carefully designated for her children.