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Stephen Girard

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French-American businessman (1750-1831)

United StatesBusiness ProfessionalsLived 1750 to 1831 · aged 81
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Stephen Girard was a French-born American banker and philanthropist. Born in Bordeaux, Girard subsequently immigrated to the Thirteen Colonies where he established himself in the American banking industry.

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North America, a barque built by Stephen Girard (circa 1816)North America, a barque built by Stephen Girard (circa 1816)Steel engraving of Stephen Girard by Alonzo ChappelSteel engraving of Stephen Girard by Alonzo ChappelStatue in Stephen Girard Park, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaStatue in Stephen Girard Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stephen Girard was a French-born American banker and philanthropist. Born in Bordeaux, Girard subsequently immigrated to the Thirteen Colonies where he established himself in the American banking industry. During the War of 1812, Girard single-handedly saved the federal government of the United States from bankruptcy by personally financing the American war effort.

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United States
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Business Professionals
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Business Professional
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deceased
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Lived 1750 to 1831 · aged 81
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