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Albert Gallatin


 

Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin (January 29, 1761August 12, 1849) was an ethnologist, linguist, American politician, diplomat, and Secretary of the Treasury.

Honors

  • Gallatin's portrait was on the front of the $500 bill issued in 1862-3.
  • Gallatin's portrait was on on the standard 1¼¢ stamp from 1967-73.
  • Gallatin County, Montana is named in his honor.
  • The U.S. Department of the Treasury's highest career service award is named the Albert Gallatin Award in his honor.