William Wilson Corcoran

William Wilson Corcoran
Corcoran in the late 19th century
Born(1798-12-27)December 27, 1798
DiedFebruary 24, 1888(1888-02-24) (aged 89)
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
EducationGeorgetown College
Occupation(s)Banker, philanthropist, and art collector
Spouse
Louise Morris
(m. 1835; died 1840)
Children3
Parent(s)Thomas Corcoran
Hannah Lemmon
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William Wilson Corcoran (December 27, 1798 – February 24, 1888) was an American banker, philanthropist, and art collector.[1] He founded the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.[2]

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  2. ^ "'Tragedy of Errors' Engulfs the Corcoran". New York Times. September 18, 1989. Retrieved August 29, 2014. It was founded in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran, and its permanent collection of 19th-century American art is said to be one of the best in the nation