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George Peabody was credited as a financier, entrepreneur and banker. Born on February 18, 1795, George Peabody was from Peabody, Massachusetts, United States. Death is recorded on November 4, 1869, at the age of 74. Listed accolades include Congressional Gold Medal.
My Take
George Peabody fascinates me because he basically invented what we now call modern philanthropy. Born poor in Massachusetts in 1795, he built a fortune through dry goods and then banking, but what I find remarkable is that he chose to give it away on a scale nobody had attempted before. The Congressional Gold Medal was earned, yet his real monument is the housing, libraries and education funds that still carry his name. I think he set a template that every American tycoon since has measured themselves against. Few financiers leave a legacy that is genuinely about generosity rather than wealth.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Peabody
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ピーボディ
- Reading
- じょーじ・ぴーぼでぃ
- Born
- February 18, 1795 – November 4, 1869
- Origin
- Peabody, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- financier / entrepreneur / banker
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Congressional Gold Medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was George Peabody born?
Born February 18, 1795.
When did George Peabody die?
Died November 4, 1869, aged 74.
Where was George Peabody from?
George Peabody was from Peabody, Massachusetts, United States.
What did George Peabody do?
George Peabody worked as financier, entrepreneur, banker.
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