Henry Clews
1836–1923 (age 87)
Financier
Biography
Henry Clews was a financier whose counsel and leadership steadied Wall Street through decades of rapid change, earning esteem as a shrewd yet sober voice in banking. He authored writings on finance and politics that reflected his belief in responsible stewardship of capital.
Beyond the boardroom, Clews pursued artistic and civic interests, mixing a sharp mind for commerce with an appreciation for culture; his collected works and the institution he helped found testify to a life lived in pursuit of both prudence and beauty.