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Paul Mellon (* 11. Juni 1907 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; † 1. Februar 1999 in Upperville, Virginia) war ein US-amerikanischer Unternehmer, Philanthrop, Kunstsammler, Kunstmäzen sowie Züchter und Besitzer von Rennpferden.
Paul Mellon (June 11, 1907 – February 1, 1999) was an American philanthropist and an owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He is one of only five people ever designated an "Exemplar of Racing" by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame .
Paul Mellon (1907–1999) was one of the greatest art collectors and philanthropists of the twentieth century. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the only son of the financier, industrialist, and Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon, and his English wife, Nora McMullen.
10. Mai 2024 · Paul Mellon (born June 11, 1907, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died February 2, 1999, Upperville, Virginia, U.S.) was an American philanthropist who was heir to an enormous fortune amassed by his father, financier and industrialist Andrew W. Mellon, but chose not to centre his career in the business world.
Paul Mellon (1907-1999) was one of the most passionate and discerning art collectors of the twentieth century. Dedicated to the mission of the National Gallery of Art, which was founded in 1937 by his father, Andrew W. Mellon, Paul Mellon provided both visionary leadership and magnanimous financial support.
Paul Mellon had a deep and abiding interest in higher education, the humanities, and the arts. In 1941, he formed the Old Dominion Foundation, which focused primarily on higher education, especially the humanities and liberal arts.
Nearly nine thousand people attended the dedication of the National Gallery of Art on March 17, 1941. Representing his father, Paul Mellon gave the museum building and the Andrew W. Mellon art collection to the United States with these words: "This building is the product of many minds, intent on giving America their best; and we are happy to turn it over to you, Mr. President, with my father ...
