Charlie Mitchell
The head of National City bank (which became Citigroup) during the 1920s. He was a major proponent of democratizing finance and lending money to the public to buy stocks on margin.
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Summary
Charlie Mitchell is a name associated with several individuals, but within the provided context, the most prominent figure is Charles Edwin Mitchell (1877-1955), a charismatic American banker who headed National City Bank during the lead-up to the Stock Market Crash of 1929. His aggressive lending policies to speculators, dubbed 'mitchellism' by Senator Carter Glass, significantly fueled the speculative bubble and contributed to the lack of regulation that preceded the crash. Beyond this historical financial figure, the name also refers to a baseball player born in 1962, a Scottish American soccer player and coach born in 1948, an American football player (1920-1999), an Irish hurler born in 2003, and a fictional character from EastEnders. More recently, Chef Charlie Mitchell made history in 2022 as New York City's first Black Michelin-starred chef.
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Extracted Attributes
Born
1877-10-06
Died
1955-12-14
Nickname
Sunshine Charley
Criticism
His practices were decried as 'mitchellism' by Senator Carter Glass
Education
Amherst College (graduated 1899)
Full Name
Charles Edwin Mitchell
Key Policy
Lending speculators up to $10 for every $1 invested
Occupation
Banker
Primary Role
Head of National City Bank
Place of Birth
Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
Legislative Impact
Contributed to the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act
Impact on 1929 Crash
Incautious securities policies facilitated speculation
Bank Expansion (1930)
100 branches in 23 countries
Timeline
- Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States. (Source: web_search_results)
1877-10-06
- Graduated from Amherst College. (Source: web_search_results)
1899-01-01
- Elected president of National City Bank. (Source: web_search_results)
1921-01-01
- Elected president of National City Company, which became the largest security-issuing entity in the world. (Source: web_search_results)
1921-01-01
- Appointed chairman of National City Bank. (Source: web_search_results)
1929-01-01
- His bank's aggressive lending practices to speculators (up to $10 for every $1 invested) significantly contributed to the speculative bubble and the Stock Market Crash. (Source: related_documents, web_search_results)
1929-01-01
- Under his leadership, National City Bank expanded to 100 branches in 23 countries outside the United States. (Source: web_search_results)
1930-01-01
- Died. (Source: web_search_results)
1955-12-14
Wikipedia
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Charlie Mitchell may refer to: Charlie Mitchell (baseball) (born 1962), American baseball player Charlie Mitchell (footballer) (born 1948), Scottish American soccer player and coach Charlie Mitchell (American football) (1920–1999), American football player Charlie Mitchell (hurler) (born 2003), Irish hurler Charlie Mitchell (EastEnders), a fictional character on BBC soap opera Easatenders
Web Search Results
- Charles E. Mitchell - Wikipedia
Charles Edwin Mitchell (October 6, 1877 – December 14, 1955) was an American banker whose incautious securities policies facilitated the speculation which led to the Crash of 1929. First National City Bank's (now Citibank) controversial activities under his leadership were a major contributing factor in the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act. ## Early life and education [edit] [...] Nicknamed "Sunshine Charley", Mitchell was elected president of National City Bank "National City Bank (New York City)") (now Citibank) in 1921 and, in 1929, was appointed chairman. Also in 1921, he was elected president of National City Company, which became the largest security-issuing entity in the world. Under his leadership, the bank expanded rapidly and, by 1930, had 100 branches in 23 countries outside the United States. His salesmen sold millions of shares in the bank totaling $650 [...] Mitchell was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts where his father, George Edwin Mitchell, worked for a produce dealer and served as mayor from 1887 until 1888. Mitchell graduated from Amherst College in 1899, after which he got a job with the Western Electric Company in Chicago.[citation needed] ## Career [edit]
- Charlie Mitchell Made History As NYC's First Black Michelin-Starred ...
Aug 13, 2025 4 min # Charlie Mitchell Made History As NYC’s First Black Michelin-Starred Chef, And He’s Changing Fine Dining Culture From The Inside Out Charlie Mitchell Made History As NYC’s First Black Michelin-Starred Chef, And He’s Changing Fine Dining Culture From The Inside Out share In the high-pressure world of fine dining, where tradition and exclusivity often dominate, Chef Charlie Mitchell is carving a new path — one grounded in authenticity, cultural roots, and joy. [...] A proud Detroit native, Mitchell made history in 2022 as the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star, a milestone he reached at Clover Hill, a contemporary American restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. A post shared by Charlie Mitchell (@chuckgood) [...] He later joined Saga as executive chef in 2024, according to Eater. Located in Manhattan’s Financial District, the restaurant now holds two Michelin stars. Mitchell’s journey, however, began far from haute cuisine — in a modest Detroit bar and grill he once thought was “fancy,” he told AFROTECH™ in an interview. Looking back, he laughed: “It was like cats and dogs flying around the kitchen. It was kind of crazy.”
- Saga Reopens with Executive Chef Charlie Mitchell's New Menu
New York’s skyline just got its crown jewel back. Saga, the two Michelin-starred fine-dining temple perched on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street, reopened yesterday, September 1, after a year marked by heartbreak. The restaurant’s founding visionary, James Kent, passed away in 2024, leaving a void in the city’s culinary landscape. Now, his protégé—and one of New York’s most exciting chefs—Charlie Mitchell is carrying the torch with a menu that’s equal parts homage and evolution. [...] # How this James Beard-award winning chef is carrying the legacy of James Kent forward Charlie Mitchell carries the late chef's legacy forward with a bold new tasting menu in the clouds Laura Ratliff chef charlie mitchell [...] Mitchell, who made history as the first Black chef in NYC to earn a Michelin star (and a 2024 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: New York), isn’t interested in resting on accolades. His new tasting menu folds Detroit roots and French rigor into dishes that are as brainy as they are comforting. Think cornbread crowned with oscietra gold caviar, a potato-sheathed madai with crème fraîche and scallops luxuriating in consommé alongside sweet potato. There’s even a wink of nostalgia with caviar
- A Landmark Moment for Fine Dining as Chef Charlie Mitchell Takes ...
This month, acclaimed culinary visionary Chef Charlie Mitchell takes the helm, infusing one of the world's most celebrated fine dining
- Charlie Mitchell - The Talks
Mr. Mitchell, your Instagram bio describes you as, “the kid from Detroit.” Despite your many accolades as a chef including a James Beard award and a Michelin
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Charlie & Frances Street Family Cemetery, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States
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