Otto Hermann Kahn

Otto Hermann Kahn
Kahn in 1909
Born(1867-02-21)February 21, 1867
DiedMarch 29, 1934(1934-03-29) (aged 67)
New York City, United States
Resting placeSt. John's Memorial Cemetery, Laurel Hollow, New York
OccupationBanker
EmployerKuhn, Loeb & Co.
SpouseAddie Wolff (m. 1896)
Children4, including Roger
RelativesVirginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie (granddaughter)
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Otto Hermann Kahn (February 21, 1867 – March 29, 1934) was an American investment banker, collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. Kahn was a well-known figure, appearing on the cover of Time magazine and was sometimes referred to as the "King of New York".[citation needed] In business, he was best known as a partner at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. who reorganized and consolidated railroads. In his personal life, he was a great patron of the arts, where among things, he served as the chairman of the Metropolitan Opera.