Francis Anthony Drexel

Francis Anthony Drexel
Born(1824-06-20)June 20, 1824
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1885(1885-02-15) (aged 60)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationBanker
Spouses
Hannah Jane Langstroth
(m. 1854; died 1858)
Emma Mary Bouvier
(m. 1860; died 1883)
ChildrenElizabeth Drexel Smith
Katharine Drexel
Louise Bouvier Drexel Morrell
Parent(s)Francis Martin Drexel
Catherine Hookey
RelativesAnthony Joseph Drexel (brother)
Joseph William Drexel (brother)
Elizabeth Wharton Drexel (niece)

Francis Anthony Drexel (June 20, 1824 – February 15, 1885) was a Philadelphia banker and philanthropist. He was the eldest son of Philadelphia financier Francis Martin Drexel, and became senior partner in the firm Drexel & Co. following his father's death.


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