About Henry P. Kidder
Lived 1823 – 1886 (aged 63). Henry P. Kidder was an American banker.
Henry Purkitt Kidder (January 18, 1823 – January 28, 1886) was an American bank founder born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Early life Kidder was born on January 18, 1823, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents were Thomas Kidder, a Boston civil servant in charge of meat and fish inspection, and the former Clarissa Purkitt.
Kidder was educated at Boston English High School. In 1886, Kidder, Peabody became the agents of the London bank, Baring Brothers.
Personal life Kidder served on several charitable boards.
Kidder died on January 28, 1886, in New York City.
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Who was Henry P. Kidder?
American banker (1823-1886)
When was Henry P. Kidder born?
Henry P. Kidder was born on 18 January 1823 in Boston.
When did Henry P. Kidder die?
Henry P. Kidder died on 28 January 1886 in New York City.
What was Henry P. Kidder's occupation?
Henry P. Kidder was a banker.
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Henry P. Kidder was American.
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