George Samuel Clason

George Samuel Clason was an American author and businessman, best known for his book "The Richest Man in Babylon." Born on November 7, 1874, in Louisiana, Missouri, Clason attended the University of Nebraska. He served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. Clason founded two companies, the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado, and the Clason Publishing Company. In 1926, he began writing a series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to illustrate his points. These pamphlets were distributed by banks and insurance companies and were later compiled into the book "The Richest Man in Babylon," which remains popular for its timeless financial advice. Clason's work has influenced many financial advisors and continues to be a staple in personal finance literature. He passed away on April 7, 1957, leaving behind a legacy of financial wisdom that has endured for generations.