Peabody, George (1795-1869)
- Name:
- Peabody, George (1795-1869)
- Title:
- Awarded U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, 1867
Considered by many as the father of modern philanthropy - Born:
- 02/18/1795
- Birthplace:
- South Danvers, MA
- Died:
- 11/04/1869
- Death Location:
- London, England
- Residence:
- South Danvers, MA
Baltimore, MD
London, England - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Began Dry Goods firm of Peabody, Riggs, Company
Banker, founded George Peabody Company - Father:
- Thomas Peabody
- Mother:
- Judith Dodge
- Relations:
- Longtime friend of Banker and Art Patron William Wilson Corcoran
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