Charles E. Mitchell | |
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Born | Charles Edwin Mitchell October 6, 1877 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 14, 1955 New York City, U.S. | (aged 78)
Occupation | Banker |
Known for | National City Bank |
Father | George Edwin Mitchell |
Charles Edwin Mitchell (October 6, 1877 – December 14, 1955) was an American banker whose incautious securities policies facilitated the speculation which led to the Crash of 1929. First National City Bank's (now Citibank) controversial activities under his leadership were a major contributing factor in the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act.