Mellon, Andrew William (1855–1937). Art collector and philanthropist
Also a financier and public official. The *National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., was his gift to the nation. Born in Pittsburgh, he left Western University (now the University of Pittsburgh) before graduation to enter business. He soon went into banking and became one of the wealthiest men in the country through investments in coal, oil, and aluminum. Secretary of the Treasury under three presidents between ... ...
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