# Jay Gould — The Education of Henry Adams character guide

> Jay Gould in The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gould

**First appearance:** 0019-xvii-president-grant-1869

## Who they are

American financier and railroad magnate.

## In the story

### [Free Fight (1869–1870)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_education_of_henry_adams_se/chapters/xviii-free-fight-1869-1870)

Financier who attempts to corner the gold market in September 1869, believing he had assurances from the government.

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