Stephen Girard

French-born, naturalized American, philanthropist and banker

1750 CE to 1831 CE

Stephen Girard (May 20, 1750 – December 26, 1831) (born Étienne Girard) is a French-born, naturalized American, philanthropist and banker.

He personally saves the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812, and becomes one of the wealthiest men in America, estimated to have been the fourth richest American of all time, based on the ratio of his fortune to contemporary GDP.

Childless, he devotes much of his fortune to philanthropy, particularly the education and welfare of orphans.

His legacy is still felt in his adopted home of Philadelphia.

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