William Thompson Walters
American businessperson and art collector / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"William T. Walters" redirects here. For the gambler, see Billy Walters (gambler).
William Thompson Walters (May 23, 1820 – November 22, 1894)[1] was an American businessman and art collector, whose collection formed the basis of the Walters Art Museum.
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William Thompson Walters | |
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Born | (1820-05-23)May 23, 1820 Liverpool, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 22, 1894(1894-11-22) (aged 74) |
Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Merchant |
Known for | Founding the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Amassing an enormous art collection forming the basis of Walters Art Museum |
Spouse |
Ellen Harper
(m. 1846; died 1862) |
Children | Henry Walters Jennie Walters Delano |
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