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Balthazar P. Melick
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Balthazar P. Melick

American banker (1770–1835)

Balthazar P. Melick (also known as Baltus) (October 26, 1770 – November 20, 1835), an American merchant and banker, was the founder of Chemical Bank in 1823. Melick served as the first president of Chemical from 1823 to 1831.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Balthazar P. Melick (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Oct 26, 1770, died Nov 20, 1835.1

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Career

Occupation: merchant, banker.4

Personal life

  • BornOct 26, 1770, Lebanon Township5
  • CitizenshipUnited States6

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