George Peabody

Entrepreneur, Organization founder

1795 – 1869

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Who was George Peabody?

George Peabody was an American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Peabody Trust in Britain and the Peabody Institute and George Peabody Library in Baltimore, and was responsible for many other charitable initiatives.

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Born
Feb 18, 1795
Danvers
Religion
  • Unitarianism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Nov 4, 1869
London
Resting place
Harmony Grove Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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