Henry Varnum Poor
| Henry Varnum Poor | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1812 | 
| Died | January 4, 1905 (aged 92) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. | 
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College (BA) | 
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, financial analyst | 
| Known for | Founder of Standard & Poor's | 
Henry Varnum Poor (December 8, 1812 – January 4, 1905) was an American financial analyst and founder of H.V. and H.W. Poor Co, which later evolved into the financial research and analysis bellwether, Standard & Poor's.