Occupation: Chairman of the Federal Reserve and Economist Nationality: American

Why he is famous: Served as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board from 1987 to 2006.

Born: March 6, 1926 Place of Birth: New York City, United States Age: 93 years old

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