Jay Gould
American railroad magnate and financier (1836-1892)
1836 — 1892
Quick Facts
Profession
American railroad magnate and financier (1836-1892)
Born
May 27, 1836
Died
1892 (age ~56)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
entrepreneur, business magnate, cartographer
United StatesBorn in RoxburyDied in New York City
1836
Born in Roxbury (1836-05-27)
1892
Died in New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jay Gould?+
Jay Gould is American railroad magnate and financier (1836-1892). Born in 1836.
What does the name Jay mean?+
The name Jay means "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is of English origin.
When was Jay Gould born?+
Jay Gould was born on May 27, 1836.
When did Jay Gould die?+
Jay Gould died in 1892, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.
The name Jay is of English origin, meaning "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jay — May 27, 1836
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
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