William Chapman Ralston
California businessman (1826-1875) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the British scholar, see William Shedden Ralston.
William Chapman Ralston (January 12, 1826 – August 27, 1875) was a San Francisco businessman and financier,[1] and the founder of the Bank of California.[2]
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William Chapman Ralston | |
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Born | (1826-01-12)January 12, 1826 Wellsville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 27, 1875(1875-08-27) (aged 49) |
Burial place | Lone Mountain Cemetery; later moved to Cypress Lawn Memorial Park |
Other names | W. C. Ralston, Chap Ralston |
Occupation(s) | Businessman and financier |
Known for | Founder of the Bank of California |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Fry (m. 1858) |
Children | 4 |
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