Henry Gurdon Marquand
American financier, philanthropist and art collector / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Gurdon Marquand (April 11, 1819 – February 26, 1902) was an American financier, philanthropist and art collector known for his extensive collection.
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Henry Gurdon Marquand | |
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Born | (1819-04-11)April 11, 1819 |
Died | February 26, 1902(1902-02-26) (aged 82) New York City |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Financier |
Known for | Philanthropy to Princeton University and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Marquand Collection |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Allen Allen
(m. 1851; died 1895) |
Children | 6, including Allan Marquand |
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Relatives | Frederick Marquand (brother) Virginia Marquand Monroe (niece) Adam Hochschild (great-grandson) |
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