Albert Gallatin

1761–1849

Nationality: American

Historical Period: The 19th Century

Gallatin was a Swiss-American ethnologist, linguist, diplomat, and politician. He founded New York University and was Secretary of the Treasury under President Jefferson.

• Author: Report of the Secretary of the Treasury; on the Subject of Public Roads and Canals
• Author: State Papers and Speeches on the Tariff
• Author: The Writings of Albert Gallatin, 3 vols.