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   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.

   • Other names: A. P. Giannini
   • Children: 6, including Claire Giannini Hoffman

   • Spouse: Clorinda Cuneo
   • Resting place: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

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3. www.pbs.org › wgbh › americanexperienceAmadeo Gianini | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

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   Learn how Amadeo Giannini, a son of Italian immigrants, became a successful banker and a champion of San Francisco's economy and culture. Discover how he funded the Golden Gate Bridge project and other ventures that shaped the region.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Amadeo Pietro Giannini, also known as A.P. Giannini, who started the Bank of Italy in 1904 and transformed it into the Bank of America. Discover how he helped the immigrant community, rebuilt San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake, and financed many industries and projects.

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6. www.hbs.edu › leadership › 20th-century-leadersAmadeo Peter Giannini - Leadership - Harvard Business School

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Amadeo Peter Giannini, the founder of Bank of America and a pioneer of consumer installment loans. He was a leader in finance, community development and social reform in the 20th century.

7. www.occ.treas.gov › about › who-we-areBank of America: The Humble Beginnings of a Large Bank | OCC

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   Learn how A.P. Giannini, a young Italian produce merchant, rescued gold and silver from his small Bank of Italy and set up a makeshift bank on a North Beach wharf after the 1906 earthquake. He built the first statewide branching system in the nation and founded the largest bank in the world in 1930.

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   Who is Amadeo Peter Giannini?

   • (1870 – 1949) Biography current as of induction in 2010 Amadeo Peter Giannini is recognized today as the father of modern consumer banking. His persistence in innovation and respect for the common man gave the world its finest example of banking with a conscience.

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   When did Amadeo Giannini move a bank vault?

   • On 18 April 1906 San Francisco was hit by a devastating earthquake and fire; before the bank building burned down, Amadeo Giannini was able to move the vault’s money and records to his home in San Mateo, some 18 miles away.

   From Tragedy to Triumph: A.P. Giannini and his Bank of America

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   What did Amadeo Giannini do for a living?

   • Amadeo Giannini financed numerous industries through his now renamed Bank of America; from motion picture projects like helping Walt Disney fund the production of Snow White, to the California wine industry and major construction works such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

   From Tragedy to Triumph: A.P. Giannini and his Bank of America

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   How did Giannini become famous?

   • The son of Italian immigrants had an outsized personality and unlimited faith in the American dream. Giannini began by selling fruits and vegetables from a horse-drawn wagon. But he was made for bigger things. At age 34, he launched a small bank in the Italian neighborhood of North Beach, San Francisco.

   Bank of America: The Humble Beginnings of a Large Bank | OCC

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9. californiamuseum.org › inductee › a-p-gianniniA. P. Giannini - California Museum

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Amadeo Peter Giannini, the father of modern consumer banking and the founder of Bank of America. He served the common man and the state of California with his innovative and humanitarian vision.

10. apgianninifoundation.org › historyHistory - A.P. Giannini Foundation

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    Learn about the life and legacy of Amadeo Peter Giannini, the founder of the Bank of America and a champion of social and medical causes. The A.P. Giannini Foundation supports innovative research in biomedical sciences and applied fields with postdoctoral fellowships.