Overview
Charles Oliver Iselin (June 8, 1854 – January 1, 1932) was an American banker and yachtsman who was captain of racing yachts that won the America's Cup three times.
Early life
Iselin was the son of Adrian Georg Iselin and Eleanora O Donnell Iselin. His great-great-grandfather Isaac Iselin-Roulet came to America in 1801 from Basel, Switzerland, where the Iselin's had been merchants, public officials, and military and professional men since the 14th century. Isaac amassed a large fortune in the importing business, and his descendants became private bankers and philanthropists in New York City and New Rochelle, New York.
Education
He was educated at Columbia University, graduating in 1874 with a LL.B.
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