Stephen Simpson (writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen Simpson (writer)

American writer

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1789

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1854

Profession: bank, writer, politician, banker, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Stephen Simpson (July 24, 1789 – August 17, 1854) was born in Philadelphia, the son of George Simpson, a prominent Philadelphia banker.
During the War of 1812 he fought in the Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson.
Through his father's connections Stephen became a cashier at the First Bank of the United States where he soon resigned and went to work at Stephen Girard's bank.
Soon after he worked as a writer for a local newspaper where he wrote a series of editorials publicly attacking the First Bank of the United States.
He later co-founded the Columbian Observer where he continued his public attacks on this bank. Simpson later preferred writing over political pursuits and is also noted for his other works which include a dual biography of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and another biography critical of prominent Philadelphia banker Girard.
Simpson's social and political philosophy embraced both conservative and radical ideals.