Henry Grinnell
Henry Grinnell (February 18, 1799 – June 30, 1874) was an American merchant and philanthropist.
Henry Grinnell | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1799 New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 30, 1874 (aged 75) New York, New York |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn |
| Education | New Bedford Academy |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Employer | Grinnell, Minturn & Co. |
| Known for | Sponsor of Arctic exploration |
| Spouse |
Sarah Minturn
(m. 1822) |
| Children | 9, including Henry |
| Relatives | Joseph Grinnell (brother) Moses Hicks Grinnell (brother) Robert Bowne Minturn (brother-in-law) |
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