Henry Francis du Pont
American horticulturist, collector, and founder of Winterthur Museum (1880–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Francis du Pont (May 27, 1880 – April 11, 1969) was an American horticulturist, collector of early American furniture and decorative arts, breeder of Holstein Friesian cattle, and scion of the powerful du Pont family.[1] Converted into a museum in 1951, his estate of Winterthur in Delaware is the world's premier museum of American furniture and decorative arts.[2][3]
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Born | (1880-05-27)May 27, 1880 |
Died | April 11, 1969(1969-04-11) (aged 88) |
Resting place | Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery |
Education | BA Horticulture (1903) |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Known for | Founder of Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library |
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Relatives | Louise E. du Pont Crowninshield (sister) |
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