Robert H. Smith

Robert H. Smith was an influential American businessman and philanthropist, known for co-founding the Marriott Corporation, a global hospitality company. He was also a prominent supporter of various educational, cultural, and community causes through philanthropy. Smith's leadership helped shape the growth of the hospitality industry in the United States, and his charitable efforts contributed to the development of institutions like The Johns Hopkins University. He is remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, strategic vision, and dedication to improving society through both business and philanthropy.