Albert Heard, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Albert Heard

American merchant, diplomat and author

Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1833

Date of Death: 26-Mar-1890

Profession: diplomat, merchant, author

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Albert Farley Heard (October 4, 1833 – March 26, 1890) was an American merchant, diplomat and author.
He was the son of Elizabeth Ann Farley and George Washington Heard, brother of Augustine Heard.
After graduating from Yale University, he went to China to assist his uncle Augustine with the management of his trading firm, Augustine Heard & Co.
He later became the head of the company, and was the second-ranked member on the founding committee of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.