Haym Salomon

Full Name: Haym Salomon
Nationality:

Profession: Financier
Why Famous: Saloman was one of the primary financiers of the American Revolutionary War against Britain. At several points in the war Saloman's loans helped the nascent American forces continue their campaigns against the British, and, along with Robert Morris, was the prime financier of the Continental Army.

A notable example included his emergency fundraising for George Washington's army at the battle of Yorktown; Saloman $20,000, and with funding provided by Morris, Washington was able to fight the battle. This would be the last confrontation of the Revolution.

In all, Saloman raised $650,000 ($18,035,722.16 in 2018 dollars) for the American side of the war.

Born: April 7, 1740
Star Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Leszno, Poland

Died: January 6, 1785 (aged 44)
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis