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Stephen Girard
(1750–1831)
Sailor
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Stephen Girard was a sailor, best known for The will of the late Stephen Girard, Esq.
Quick Facts About Stephen Girard
- Born
- May 20, 1750
- Died
- December 26, 1831
- Profession
- Sailor
- Notable works
- The will of the late Stephen Girard, Esq
About Stephen Girard
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.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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