Francis Martin Drexel

Francis Martin Drexel
Self-portrait
Born(1792-04-07)April 7, 1792
DiedJune 5, 1863(1863-06-05) (aged 71)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationBanker
Spouse
Catherine Hookey
(m. 1821)
ChildrenMary Johanna Drexel
Francis Anthony Drexel
Anthony Joseph Drexel
Joseph William Drexel
Heloise Drexel
Caroline Drexel

Francis Martin Drexel (April 7, 1792 – June 5, 1863) was an American banker and artist. He was the father of Anthony Joseph Drexel, the founder of Drexel University, and present-day J.P. Morgan & Co, and the grandfather of Katharine Drexel.[1]

  1. ^ Loughlin, John. "Francis Anthony Drexel". www.newadvent.org. Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23 February 2017.