John A. Hopkins

John A. Hopkins was an influential American philanthropist and businessman, best known for founding the Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in 1795, he made his fortune in the wholesale grocery industry. Upon his death in 1873, he left a significant portion of his estate to establish institutions for education and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of research and professional training. His vision was to create a model for modern universities and hospitals, which continue to have a major impact on education and medicine today.