Stephen Simpson (writer)
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Stephen Simpson (July 24, 1789 ā August 17, 1854) was born in Philadelphia,[1] the son of George Simpson, a prominent Philadelphia banker. During the War of 1812 he fought in the Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson. Through his father's connections Stephen became a cashier at the First Bank of the United States where he soon resigned and went to work at Stephen Girard's bank. Soon after he worked as a writer for a local newspaper where he wrote a series of editorials publicly attacking the First Bank of the United States. He later co-founded the Columbian Observer where he continued his public attacks on this bank.
Stephen Simpson | |
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Born | (1789-07-24)July 24, 1789 |
Died | August 17, 1854(1854-08-17) (aged 65) |
Occupation(s) | Banker, journalist, writer, politician |
Political party | Jeffersonian Republican, Jacksonian Democrat, Working Men's Party, Federalist, Whig |
Spouse | Mary C. Watkins |
Simpson later preferred writing over political pursuits and is also noted for his other works which include a dual biography of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and another biography critical of prominent Philadelphia banker Girard.[2] Simpson's social and political philosophy embraced both conservative and radical ideals.[3]