William Thompson Walters

William Thompson Walters
Walters in 1883 by French artist Léon Bonnat
Born(1820-05-23)May 23, 1820
DiedNovember 22, 1894(1894-11-22) (aged 74)
Resting placeGreen Mount Cemetery in Baltimore
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationMerchant
Known forFounding the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Amassing a significant art collection forming the basis of Walters Art Museum
Spouse
Ellen Harper
(m. 1846; died 1862)
ChildrenHenry Walters
Jennie Walters Delano
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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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