For 10 points—name this Baltimore businessman with an oft-mispronounced name, who left $7 million for a hospital and university.
He made his fortune in the wholesale grocery business with his brothers, accepting payment in whiskey which he would resell. He retired a wealthy man in 1847, and increased it through his investments in the B&O railroad. For 10 points—name this Baltimore businessman with an oft-mispronounced name, who left $7 million for a hospital and university.
He made his fortune in the wholesale grocery business with his brothers, accepting payment in whiskey which he would resell.
Johns {Hopkins} [accept The {Johns Hopkins} University]