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George Foster Peabody
Banker and philanthropist (1852–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Georgia-based banker and philanthropist. For the London-based banker and philanthropist (1795–1869), see George Peabody.
George Foster Peabody (July 27, 1852 – March 4, 1938) was an American banker and philanthropist.
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Born | (1852-07-27)July 27, 1852 Columbus, Georgia, United States |
Died | March 4, 1938(1938-03-04) (aged 85) Warm Springs, Georgia, United States |
Occupation(s) | Banker, Philanthropist |
Known for | Namesake of the Peabody Awards |
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Political party | Democratic |
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