Marriner eccles biography of george

born september 9, 1890
logan, utah

died december 18, 1977
salt lake city, utah

businessman, banker, chairman of the federal reserve

"He was more feared than loved; his economic titles made him a man whom people in the inter-mountain West addressed in tones of deference [respect]."

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eccles: private entrepreneur and public servant

Marriner Eccles played a major role in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's (1882–1945; served 1933–45; see entry) administration. Eccles guided economic policy, particularly the efforts to reform the U.S.

banking system and strengthen the role of the Federal Reserve System. Historians recognize Eccles as a keenly perceptive observer of economic issues and a fierce battler in representing his views. Eccles was one of the most influential players in restructuring the ailing American economy during the 1930s.

A shrewd young businessman

Marriner Stoddard Eccles was the oldest of nine children born to