Benjamin Strong Jr.

Benjamin Strong
Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
In office
October 5, 1914 – October 16, 1928
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGeorge L. Harrison
Personal details
Born(1872-12-22)December 22, 1872
Fishkill, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 1928(1928-10-16) (aged 55)
New York City, New York, U.S.

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.[1]

  1. ^ Lester Chandler, Benjamin Strong, central banker (1958)