This man was raised by an uncle after his mother died of smallpox. He became a merchant sailor, and began smuggling opium when business was slow. He retired to his home state of Massachusetts where a town is named for his estate. He was also known for his philanthropy. Who was he?

peasypod

This is John Perkins Cushing, or "Ku-Shing" to his pals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Perkins_Cushing Sep 23 06, 5:13 PM

smartie806

Yes! He doesn't seem to be well known today, despite his adventures. Sep 23 06, 5:55 PM

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This poet was once a tutor to an Emperor's son. After his student was murdered he retired, and he began writing about the production of a well known aphrodisiac. However, he is more affiliated with something else that is named after him, and the place he settled to retire. Who is it, and where did he retire to? This person (a saint) was the son of a wealthy merchant. His earlier life was a wild and immoral one, living as a musician. He turned his life around one night when he saw a holy man (anonymous as we know it). He quit his music and became a wealthy merchant. He quit this, however, when his money developed a sour odor. From this, he became a monk and made many pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Who is this person? This man was expelled from Harvard twice, and was on the verge of suicide when he began his life's mission. Who was he? This man, aside from his better known career, was also a chess champion. He had bad luck premiering his work due to political turmoil, and at one point injured his hands in an accident. Who was he?

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