Henry Varnum Poor

Henry Varnum Poor (December 8, 1812 – January 4, 1905) was an American financial analyst and founder of H.V. and H.W. Poor Co, which later evolved into the financial research and analysis bellwether, Standard & Poor's.

This article is about the financier. For the designer, see Henry Varnum Poor (designer). For the American intelligence officer and politician, see Henry Varnum Poor (Yale dean).
Henry Varnum Poor
Born(1812-12-08)December 8, 1812
East Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1905(1905-01-04) (aged 92)
Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materBowdoin College (BA)
Occupation(s)Lawyer, financial analyst
Known forFounder of Standard & Poor's
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