John Aikman Stewart | |
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In office 1910–1912 |
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Preceded by | Woodrow Wilson |
Succeeded by | John Grier Hibben |
Personal details | |
Born |
New York City, New York |
August 26, 1822
Died | December 18, 1926 Manhattan, New York |
(aged 104)
John Aikman Stewart (August 26, 1822 – December 18, 1926) was a New York City banker who during the administration of Grover Cleveland replenished the nation's gold supply by issuing new bonds. He was also the third person in its history to serve as acting President of Princeton University from 1910 to 1912.
He was born on August 26, 1822. During the presidency of Grover Cleveland he replenished the nation's gold supply by organizing a syndicate that bought $50,000,000 in bonds. He died on December 18, 1926.