# Stephen Trafton

> Stephen Trafton is a financial turnaround manager, land speed record holder, Arctic explorer and historian. In his position as the head of a major American bank, he also pursued a landmark breach-of-contract legal action against the U.S. Government. The suit asserted that the Federal Government is liable for damages due to a breach-of-contract on its part, even if that breach was caused by congressional action. This principle was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in a 7 to 2 ruling.

*Banker and land speed record holder*

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## Identity
- **Born:** 1946
- **Status:** living
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Stephen Trafton is a financial turnaround manager, land speed record holder, Arctic explorer and historian. In his position as the head of a major American bank, he also pursued a landmark breach-of-contract legal action against the U.S. Government. The suit asserted that the Federal Government is liable for damages due to a breach-of-contract on its part, even if that breach was caused by congressional action. This principle was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in a 7 to 2 ruling.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.1
- **Momentum:** 7.5

## Sources
- [Stephen Trafton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Trafton)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50825617)

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