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  1. Amadeo Pietro Giannini ( Italian pronunciation: [amaˈdɛːo ˈpjɛːtro dʒanˈniːni] ), also known as Amadeo Peter Giannini or A. P. Giannini (May 6, 1870 – June 3, 1949) was an American banker who founded the Bank of Italy, which eventually became Bank of America. Giannini is credited as the inventor of many modern banking practices.

  2. Apr 29, 2022 · Amadeo Pietro Giannini, also known as Amadeo Peter Giannini or A.P. Giannini (May 6, 1870 – June 3, 1949) was an American banker who founded the Bank of America. Giannini is credited as the inventor of many modern banking practices. Most notably, Giannini was one of the first bankers to offer banking services to middle-class Americans, rather ...

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  4. Mar 5, 2024 · Amadeo Peter Giannini (1870-1949), commonly known as AP, was a popular figure in San Francisco. He was the son of Italian immigrants and the founder of the Bank of Italy, which he progressively ...

  5. The son of immigrants, Amadeo Pietro Giannini provided loans to underserved communities—immigrants, women, and the working class—customers other banks refused. His banking practices revolutionized the industry, fueled the growth of California’s motion picture, agricultural, and wine industries, and made countless American Dreams possible.

  6. 1949 - 3 June - The Modesto Bee - Death Calls A.P. Giannini, Bank of America Head - San Mateo, June 3 - Amadeo Peter Giannini, boy produce peddler who fought his way up to become the world's biggest banker, died today of a heart ailment. He was 78, and had been ill with a cold for a month. Some would say the will to work hard and create success ...

  7. Discover life events, stories and photos about Amadeo Pietro Giannini (1870–1949) of San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States.

  8. May 15, 2020 · Without Giannini and Bank of America’s assistance, the Golden Gate Bridge would probably not exist today. In 1945, on his birthday, Giannini launched the A. P. Giannini Foundation with a personal gift of nearly $500,000 to support innovative research in the basic sciences and applied fields.

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