John Mellon was an Irish-American banker, industrialist, and philanthropist, born on April 17, 1837. He was the founder of Mellon Bank and was one of the wealthiest and most influential people in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Herbert Hoover from 1921 to 1932.
Mellon's fortune was primarily derived from investments in a variety of industries, including steel, oil, and coal. He was instrumental in the creation of both United States Steel Corporation and Gulf Oil Corporation. Additionally, Mellon was a prominent art collector and founded the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Mellon was a well-respected philanthropist, and his donations supported a number of causes, including education, medical research, and the arts. He passed away on August 26, 1937, at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and wealth that continues to shape the United States to this day.
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