Thomas Jefferson died broke
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Context: "Thomas Jefferson ... had a pasta machine sent from Naples to Paris and from there on to Monticello."
Thomas Jefferson died broke because he was a compulsive spender.
This despite owning a vast plantation and plenty of slaves to generate income.
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- Post @ Twitter (9 February 2023)
- Thomas Jefferson @ Wikipedia
- Mac & Cheese That’s Only Comparatively Time Consuming to Make @ Ordinary Times