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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (* 26. Oktober 1874 in Providence , Rhode Island als Abigail Greene Aldrich; † 5. April 1948 in New York City ) war eine bekannte US-amerikanische Mäzenin , Kunstsammlerin und Mitbegründerin des Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr.
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- Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Abigail Pearce Truman Chapman
- Abigail Greene Aldrich, October 26, 1874, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
11. Aug. 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who cofounded the Museum of Modern Art with two other women in 1929 and supported modern art and social causes. Discover how she influenced Rockefeller Center, Colonial Williamsburg, and other cultural institutions with her wealth and vision.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a prominent art collector and philanthropist. She founded the Museum of Modern Art, supported social causes, and traveled extensively in Europe.
In John D. Rockefeller, Jr. In 1901 Rockefeller married Abby Greene Aldrich (1874–1948), daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. As an art collector, she was instrumental in the founding of the Museum of Modern Art. They had six children—a daughter, Abby (1903–76), and five sons: John D. III, Nelson A., Laurance S., Winthrop,… Read More
Library of Congress. It all seemed so predictable. The news that the heir of the Rockefeller fortune was marrying the daughter of a prominent Rhode Island senator made headlines in the fall of...
Daughter of influential U.S. Senator Nelson Aldrich and wife of industrialist John D. Rockefeller Jr., Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (1874-1948) tactfully managed to fulfill her own interests and abilities while also satisfying the demands of a difficult husband who adored her and resented anything (including their children) that diverted her attenti...
