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  1. Sep 3, 2021 · Loaning his bank’s money out to companies in California, Amadeo Giannini had one condition: Expand California. When California’s burgeoning wineries needed startup capital, Giannini was the one who loaned them the money. When Walt Disney needed money to produce Snow White in 1937, it was Giannini once again who loaned him the funds.

  2. 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.

  3. Virginia Giannini, a widow at age 21 and pregnant with her third child, was determined to keep the farm and provide for her children. With Amadeo at her side, she traveled 42 miles by boat...

  4. Amadeo Pietro Giannini, also known as Amadeo Peter Giannini or A. P. Giannini (May 6, 1870 – June 3, 1949) was an Italian-American banker who founded the Bank of Italy, which became 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 ...

  5. Amadeo Peter Giannini died in 1949 and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, in Colma, CA. Among the many obituaries there is one worth mentioning: 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 ...

  6. Mar 6, 2024 · Transamerica Corporation. A.P. Giannini (born May 6, 1870, San Jose, California, U.S.—died June 3, 1949, San Mateo, California) was an American banker, founder of the California-based Bank of Italy—later the Bank of America —which, by the 1930s, was the world’s largest commercial bank. He was a major pioneer of branch banking.

  7. Nov 14, 2018 · 7 min read. ·. Nov 14, 2018. 2. Cover image: From left to right, son L.M. Giannini, wife Clorinda, A.P. Giannini, daughter Claire, and son Virgil. © Getty Images. Have you ever heard of a Man...

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