Girard, Stephen — born May 20, 1750, Bordeaux, France died Dec. 26, 1831, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. French born American financier and philanthropist. He became a sailor at age 14; by 1774 he was commanding a French ship involved in American coastal trade with the… … Universalium
GIRARD, STEPHEN — a philanthropist, born at Bordeaux; in early life followed the career of a seaman and rose to be captain of an American coast trader; in 1769 set up as a trader in Philadelphia, and in course of time establishing a bank, accumulated an immense … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Stephen Girard — (* 24. Mai 1750 in Nähe von Bordeaux; † 26. Dezember 1831 in Philadelphia) war ein Philanthrop. Stephen Girard Stephen Girard, geboren als Sohn eines Schiffskapitäns, wandte sich in jungen Jahren nach Amerika und erwarb sich als Seefahrer und… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Stephen — /stee veuhn/, n. 1. Saint, died A.D. c35, first Christian martyr. 2. Saint, c975 1038, first king of Hungary 997 1038. 3. (Stephen of Blois) 1097? 1154, king of England 1135 54. 4. Sir Leslie, 1832 1904, English critic, biographer, and… … Universalium
Stephen — (as used in expressions) Austin, Stephen (Fuller) Bechtel, Stephen D(avison) Benét, Stephen Vincent Biko, Stephen Breyer, Stephen (Gerald) Brook, Sir Peter (Stephen Paul) Case, Stephen Cleveland, (Stephen) Grover Crane, Stephen Decatur, Stephen… … Enciclopedia Universal
Stephen Girard — à la fin de sa vie Stephen Girard, (20 mai 1750 26 décembre 1831), né Étienne Girard, était un armateur, un banquier et un philanthrope américain d origine française. Biographie … Wikipédia en Français
Stephen Girard Park — is a convert|4|acre|m2|sing=on park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the South Philadelphia neighborhood at 21st and Shunk Streets. It is maintained by the city of Philadelphia s Department of Recreation. The park was established in 1953 on land … Wikipedia
Girard — may refer to:PlacesIn the United States: *Girard, Alabama *Girard, Georgia *Girard, Illinois *Girard, Kansas *Girard, Michigan *Girard, Minnesota *Girard, Ohio *Girard, Pennsylvania *Girard, Texas *Girard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois… … Wikipedia
Girard — ist der Name mehrerer Orte in den Vereinigten Staaten: Girard (Georgia) Girard (Illinois) Girard (Kansas) Girard (Louisiana) Girard (Michigan) Girard (Ohio) Girard (Pennsylvania) Girard (Texas) Girard oder de Girard ist der Familienname von:… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Girard Estate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Girard Estate, also known as Girard Estates, is part of South Philadelphia. Its boundaries are Passyunk Avenue on the north to the south side of Shunk St. on the south, the west side of Broad Street on the east and 22nd Street on the West. It is… … Wikipedia
