Ailsa Mellon Bruce

American art collector (1901-1969)
Person human Q405352
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Ailsa Mellon Bruce

Summary

Ailsa Mellon Bruce is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. She was born on June 28, 1901[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on August 25, 1969[5]. She worked as an art collector[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce was born in Pittsburgh[2].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce was born on June 28, 1901[3].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce was born on January 1, 1901[8].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce died on August 25, 1969[5].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce died on January 1, 1969[9].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's father was Andrew W. Mellon[11].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's mother was Nora Mary McMullen[12].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce was married to David K. E. Bruce[13].
  • A child of Ailsa Mellon Bruce was Audrey Bruce[14].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce worked as an art collector[6].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce was educated at Miss Porter's School[16].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce is recorded as female[17].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's Commons category is recorded as Ailsa Mellon Bruce[19].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's residence is recorded as 960 Fifth Avenue[20].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's family name is recorded as Bruce[21].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's given name is recorded as Ailsa[22].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's described by source is recorded as Mrs. Ailsa Mellon Bruce Dead;. Called Richest Woman in U. S[23].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's owner of is recorded as Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak[24].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's significant person is recorded as Edward Molyneux[25].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's sibling is recorded as Paul Mellon[26].
  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Art+Feminism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Ailsa Mellon Bruce… Recorded date of birth include June 28, 1901[3] and January 1, 1901[8]. Her father was Andrew W. Mellon[11]. Her mother was Nora Mary McMullen[12].

Education

Ailsa Mellon Bruce was educated at Miss Porter's School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Ailsa Mellon Bruce worked as an art collector[6].

Personal Life

Among Ailsa Mellon Bruce's spouses was David K. E. Bruce[13]. A child of her was Audrey Bruce[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 25, 1969[5] and January 1, 1969[9]. Ailsa Mellon Bruce died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ailsa Mellon Bruce ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ailsa Mellon Bruce born?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce was born in Pittsburgh[2].

Where did Ailsa Mellon Bruce die?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Ailsa Mellon Bruce's parents?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce's father was Andrew W. Mellon[11]. Ailsa Mellon Bruce's mother was Nora Mary McMullen[12].

Who was Ailsa Mellon Bruce married to?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce's spouses include David K. E. Bruce[13].

What did Ailsa Mellon Bruce do for work?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce worked as art collector[6].

Where did Ailsa Mellon Bruce go to school?

Ailsa Mellon Bruce was educated at Miss Porter's School[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . research.frick.org. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . datos.bne.es. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . datos.bne.es. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nga.gov. Retrieved . nga.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . provenance.production.getty.fargeo.com. Retrieved . provenance.production.getty.fargeo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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