George Williams
Entrepreneur

George Williams Net Worth

George Williams was an English entrepreneur born on October 11, 1821. He is best remembered for founding the YMCA in 1844, which has since become a global organization dedicated to the development of young people. Williams was a strong advocate for social reform and his legacy lives on through the YMCA's work in providing education, health, and recreational activities to millions of people around the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 11, 1821
Birth Place England
Age 198 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 6, 1905 (age 84)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Entrepreneur best remembered for founding the YMCA in 1844.

Before Fame

He worked in a draper's shop in London where the working conditions for young men horrified him.

Trivia

He was a very devout Christian and founded the YMCA as a place where men could go to not sin.

Family Life

In 1853, he married Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock. He had one son, Christopher.

Associated With

He was knighted by Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II.

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