George Peabody, (February 18, 1795 – November 4, 1869) was an American financier and perhaps the father of modern philanthropy. After moving to London, Peabody established The Peabody Donation Fund, known today as the Peabody Trust. The Trust used his money to fund a large housing association (among other things) for the poor of London. This statue was funded largely from the people he helped.

William Wetmore Story sculpted the statue. It was unveiled in 1869.

Links: historicengland.org.uk, www.peabody.org.uk

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