Robert Morris was an American merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He played a crucial role in financing the American Revolutionary War and served as the Superintendent of Finance from 1781 to 1784. Morris was instrumental in establishing the Bank of North America, the first chartered bank in the United States. Born on January 20, 1734, in Liverpool, England, Morris immigrated to America in 1747. He became a successful businessman in Philadelphia and was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. His financial acumen helped stabilize the fledgling nation during its early years.