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Allan Sproul

1896 – 1978

American banker (1896-1978); President of the Federal Reserve Bank

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About Allan Sproul

Lived 1896 – 1978 (aged 82). Allan Sproul was an American banker.

Allan Sproul (March 9, 1896 – April 9, 1978) was an American banker. Widely regarded as one of the world's foremost central bankers, he served as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 1941 to 1956.

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New York University School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, New York University

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People whose lives overlapped Allan Sproul's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Allan Sproul?

American banker (1896-1978); President of the Federal Reserve Bank (1941-1956)

When was Allan Sproul born?

Allan Sproul was born on 9 March 1896 in San Francisco.

When did Allan Sproul die?

Allan Sproul died on 9 April 1978 in Kentfield, California.

What was Allan Sproul's occupation?

Allan Sproul was a banker.

What nationality was Allan Sproul?

Allan Sproul was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Allan Sproul

· Wikidata: Q4730982

· DBpedia: Allan Sproul

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