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Francis Anthony Drexel
US banker and philanthropist
Francis Anthony Drexel (June 20, – February 15, ) was a Philadelphia banker and philanthropist.
Francis anthony drexel biography
He was the eldest son of Philadelphia financier Francis Martin Drexel, and became senior partner in the firm Drexel & Co. following his father's death.
Early life
Drexel was born on 6th Street in Philadelphia, on June 20, He was the eldest son born to Francis Martin Drexel and Catherine (née Hookey) Drexel (–).
Among his siblings were two younger brothers, Anthony Joseph Drexel and Joseph William Drexel.[1]
Career
His father worked as a portrait painter in Philadelphia before becoming an exchange broker in Elsa Loacker Jones suggested that through his frequent travels, Drexel may have acquired considerable experience speculating in foreign exchange.[2]
Francis Anthony started with the firm at the age of thirteen,[3] as a clerk and night watchman.
He also made some money playing the organ