Benjamin Strong Jr.
Benjamin Strong | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York | |
| In office October 5, 1914 – October 16, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | George L. Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1872 Fishkill, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1928 (aged 55) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouses | Margaret LeBoutillier (1874-1905) m. 1895 Katherine Converse (1887-1937) m. 1907 |
| Children | Benjamin Strong (1896-1986) Margaret McIntyre Strong (1898-1906) Philip Grandin Strong (1901-1971) Barbara Strong Leggett (1912-1970) |
| Parent(s) | Benjamin Strong (1834-1915) Adeline Schenck Strong (1844-1933) |
Benjamin Strong Jr. (December 22, 1872 – October 16, 1928) was an American banker. He served as Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for 14 years until his death. He exerted great influence over the policy and actions of the entire Federal Reserve System and indeed over the financial policies of all of the United States and Europe.