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Jacob Schiff

(1847–1920) Banker

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Jacob Schiff was a banker.

Quick Facts About Jacob Schiff

Born: January 10, 1847
Died: September 25, 1920
Profession: Banker

About Jacob Schiff

[Wikidata] American banker, philanthropist (1847–1920)... | [Wikipedia] 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.

Quotes by Jacob Schiff

If the Czar will not accord our people these desired liberties, then a revolution will bring about a republic which will assure…

Accord

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Now, just think, to accuse me of such a crime. Think of it! I, who have for twenty-five years single- handed struggled…

Agitation

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The surplus wealth we have gained to some extent at least belongs to our fellow beings; we are only the temporary custodians…

Be careful

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Unless we have a Central Bank with adequate control of credit resources, this country is going to undergo the most severe and…

Adequate

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