James Lenox
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1800 – 1880
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Who was James Lenox?
James Lenox was an American bibliophile and philanthropist. His collection of paintings and books eventually became known as the Lenox Library and later became part of the New York Public Library in 1895.
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- Born
- Aug 19, 1800
New York City - Also known as
- James Lennox
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Columbia University
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Feb 17, 1880
- Resting place
- New York City Marble Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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