Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
(1875-1942)
American sculptor
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Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 – April 18, 1942) was an American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. She was a prominent social figure and hostess, who was born into the wealthy Vanderbilt family and married into the Whitney family.
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Gertrude Vanderbilt 9 January 1875 New York City
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18 April 1942 (aged 67) New York City
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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Gloria Vanderbilt · Niece · 1924-2019 · American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer
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