Johns Hopkins
American merchant and investor
Johns Hopkins was an American merchant, investor, and philanthropist. Born on a plantation, he left his home to start a career at the age of 17, and settled in Baltimore, Maryland, where he remained for most of his life. Wikipedia
Born: May 19, 1795, Gambrills, MD
Died: December 24, 1873 (age 78 years), Baltimore, MD
Parents: Hannah Janney and Samuel Hopkins
Education: Annearrundell County Free School Museum (1806–1809)
Nationality: American
Burial place: Green Mount Cemetery