Andrew W. Mellon

Andrew William Mellon
49th United States Secretary of the Treasury
In office March 4 1921 – February 12 1932
Preceded by	David F. Houston
Succeeded by	Ogden L. Mills
Born	March 24, 1855(1855-03-24) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 27, 1937 (aged 82) Southampton, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Nora McMullen Mellon
Profession	Banker, politician

Andrew William Mellon (March 24 1855 – August 27 1937) was an American banker who also owned many industrial businesses. He was the Secretary of the Treasury from March 4 1921 until February 12 1932.

Personal life

Mellon was a lover of art, and had a large collection which he gave to the National Gallery of Art. Mellon was also a philanthropist - someone who gives to charity in order to make the world a better place.