George S. Clason was a successful businessman and writer best known for his timeless classic, "The Richest Man in Babylon." Born in Louisiana, Missouri, in 1874, Clason served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War before embarking on a career in publishing and finance. He founded the Clason Map Company and authored a series of informational pamphlets on thrift and financial success, which later became the foundation for his most famous work. Clason's clear, compelling parables on wealth and financial wisdom have inspired millions worldwide.