George Fisher Baker

George Fisher Baker
George Fisher Baker
President of First National Bank of New York
	In office; 1877–1909
Preceded by	Samuel C. Thompson
Succeeded by	Francis L. Hine
Personal details
Born	March 27, 1840; Troy, New York, U.S.
Died	May 2, 1931 (aged 91); New York City, U.S.
Spouse	Florence Tucker Baker
Children	Evelyn Baker; Florence Bellows Baker; George Fisher Baker Jr.;
Known for	Financial acumen; philanthropy

George Fisher Baker (March 27, 1840 – May 2, 1931) was an American financier and philanthropist. Known as the "Dean of American Banking", he was also known for his taciturnity.^[1] Baker made a fortune after the Civil War in railroads and banking, and at his death was estimated to be the third-richest man in the United States, after Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.^[2]

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George Fisher Baker


President of First National Bank of New York
In office 1877–1909
Preceded by	Samuel C. Thompson
Succeeded by	Francis L. Hine

Personal details
Born	(1840-03-27)March 27, 1840 Troy, New York, U.S.
Died	May 2, 1931(1931-05-02) (aged 91) New York City, U.S.
Spouse	Florence Tucker Baker
Children	Evelyn Baker Florence Bellows Baker George Fisher Baker Jr.
Known for	Financial acumen; philanthropy^[1]