About Thomas James
Born 1942. Thomas James is an American art collector and businessperson.
Thomas James (born 1942 – 1943) is an American billionaire businessman, the chairman of Raymond James Financial, founded by his father Robert James, for 40 years. As of March 2022, his net worth was estimated at US$2.3 billion.
Early life James has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a JD degree from Stetson University.
In 2010, James stepped down as CEO.
Personal life James is married, with two children, and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.
James and Mary have a 2,500-piece art collection, mostly connected to the American West including artists such as Howard Terpning, known for his oil portraits of Native Americans.
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Who is Thomas James?
American businessman (born 1942 or 1943)
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Thomas James was born in 1942.
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Thomas James is an art collector and businessperson.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas James. https://biography.guide/thomas-james-art-collector/
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