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Stephen Girard
Stephen Girard May 20, 1750 – December 26, 1831; born Étienne Girard, was a naturalized American philanthropist, banker, and slave owner of French origin. He personally saved the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812, and became one of the wealthiest people in America, estimated to have been the fourth richest American of all time, based on the ratio of his fortune to contemporary GDP. Childless, he devoted much of his fortune to philanthropy, particularly the education and welfare of orphans. His legacy is still felt in his adopted home of Philadelphia.
BornMay 20, 1750, Bordeaux, Kingdom of France
DiedDecember 26, 1831, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Net worthUSD $7.5 million at the time of his death (approximately 1/150th of US GNP)

About Stephen Girard

Business Executive Stephen Girard was born on May 20, 1750 in France (He dies at the age of 81, on December 26, 1831).

During the War of 1812, he was an American banker and philanthropist who single-handedly saved the United States government from financial ruin. His name and achievements are still remembered in Philadelphia, where he resided.

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Stephen Girard before becoming famous

Stephen Girard was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1750 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

He was born to a sea captain father in Bordeaux, France, and pursued a profession as a trader until settling in Pennsylvania in 1776.

Achievement of Stephen Girard

In 1811, he bought the majority of the shares in the First Bank of the United States and went on to form his own bank, which became the US government's saving grace during the War of 1812.

Stephen Girard's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In the 1770s, he married Mary Lum. Lum was institutionalized for severe psychological issues a few years later, and Girard began a romantic relationship with Sally Bickham.

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He was named one of the four wealthiest Americans in history by historians Michael Klepper and Robert Gunther. Girard's wealth were equaled only by those of Entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John Jacob Astor.

Stephen Girard Income & Net worth

Stephen Girard's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a business executive. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Stephen Girard.

Stephen Girard Height and Weight

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Latest information about Stephen Girard updated on March 23 2023.