George Peabody
American financier
George Peabody was an American financier and philanthropist. He is often considered the father of modern philanthropy.
Born into a poor family in Massachusetts, Peabody went into business in dry goods and later into banking. Wikipedia
Born: February 18, 1795, Peabody, MA
Died: November 4, 1869 (age 74 years), Eaton Square, London, United Kingdom
Organizations founded: Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Trust, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, and more
Place of burial: Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem, MA
Parents: Judith Peabody and Thomas Peabody