Wells Fargo (1852–1998)
Historical American bank and express company, merged with Norwest in 1998 to form the new Wells Fargo.
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Wells Fargo (1852–1998) was originally an express and banking company founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo in 1852. It played a significant role in the American West and later became a major bank. In 1998, it merged with Norwest Corporation, and the merged entity retained the Wells Fargo name, becoming the modern Wells Fargo.
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