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 john mcdonogh 29 december 1779
john mcdonogh

john mcdonogh -lrb- 29 december 1779 -- 26 october 1850 -rrb- was a united states entrepreneur and philanthropist , described as miserly , controversial , and eccentric .
he is best known for endowing public education in two major american cities -- new orleans and baltimore .
