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Jacob Schiff

American banker, philanthropist (1847-1920) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 73

Jacob Henry Schiff was a German-born American banker, businessman, and philanthropist. He helped finance the expansion of American railroads, and the Japanese military efforts against Tsarist Russia in the Russo-Japanese War.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class

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Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1847 to 1920 · aged 73