Francis Martin Drexel
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Francis Martin Drexel (April 7, 1792 – June 5, 1863) was an American banker and artist. He was the father of Anthony Joseph Drexel, the founder of Drexel University, and the grandfather of Katharine Drexel.[1]
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Francis Martin Drexel | |
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Born | (1792-04-07)April 7, 1792 Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria |
Died | June 5, 1863(1863-06-05) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Banker |
Spouse |
Catherine Hookey (m. 1821) |
Children | Mary Johanna Drexel Francis Anthony Drexel Anthony Joseph Drexel Joseph William Drexel Heloise Drexel Caroline Drexel |
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