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# Stephen Girard

(1750–1831)   Sailor

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Stephen Girard was a sailor.

## Quick Facts About Stephen Girard

Born May 20, 1750

Died December 26, 1831

Profession Sailor

## About Stephen Girard

French-American businessman (1750–1831)... \| 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 Stat

##  Quotes by Stephen Girard

> [If I thought I was going to die tomorrow, I should nevertheless plant a tree today.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-girard/if-i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-tomorrow-i-should-nevertheless-plant/)

[Stephen Girard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-girard/)

[Anticipation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anticipation/)

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