How did Jeremiah Hamilton's life challenge the perception of Wall Street's history?
Jeremiah Hamilton aka The Prince of Darkness
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Jeremiah Hamilton, a 19th-century African-American, rose from a shady venture in Haiti to become a successful Wall Street trader in New York. Known for pioneering a hedge fund-like investment strategy, he profited from the Great Fire of 1835 and invested heavily in real estate. Despite his wealth, his legacy challenges the notion of a racially segregated Wall Street. Hamilton died in 1875, leaving a significant impact on financial history.
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