John McDonogh

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1779 – 1850

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Who was John McDonogh?

John McDonogh was a United States entrepreneur and philanthropist, described as miserly, controversial, and eccentric. He is most famous for endowing public education in two major American cities—New Orleans and Baltimore.

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Born
Dec 29, 1779
Baltimore
Lived in
  • Baltimore
Died
Oct 26, 1850

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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