Harry Payne Whitney

American businessman and horse breeder (1872–1930)
Person human Q3127887
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Harry Payne Whitney

Summary

Harry Payne Whitney is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1872-04-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Portland[4]. He died on +1930-10-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], polo player[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Harry Payne Whitney…
  • Harry Payne Whitney died in Portland[4].
  • Harry Payne Whitney was born on +1872-04-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harry Payne Whitney was born on +1872-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Harry Payne Whitney died on +1930-10-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's father was William Collins Whitney[13].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's mother was Flora Payne[14].
  • Harry Payne Whitney was married to Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney[15].
  • A child of Harry Payne Whitney was Flora Payne Whitney[16].
  • A child of Harry Payne Whitney was Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney[17].
  • A child of Harry Payne Whitney was Barbara Whitney[18].
  • Harry Payne Whitney held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's professions included polo player[7].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's professions included art collector[9].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's education included a stint at Yale University[20].
  • Harry Payne Whitney received the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[21].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's image is recorded as Harry Payne Whitney, Jr., 1924-02-20 (LOC npcc.25361).jpg[22].
  • Harry Payne Whitney is recorded as male[23].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Harry Payne Whitney was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 23952787[26].
  • Harry Payne Whitney's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2001120418[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Harry Payne Whitney… Recorded date of birth include +1872-04-29T00:00:00Z[3] and +1872-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was William Collins Whitney[13]. His mother was Flora Payne[14].

Education

Harry Payne Whitney was educated at Yale University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], polo player[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9].

Recognition

Harry Payne Whitney received the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[21].

Personal Life

Among Harry Payne Whitney's spouses was Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney[15]. Children include Flora Payne Whitney[16], a philanthropist[28], 1897–1986[29], of United States[30]; Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney[17], an art collector[31], 1899–1992[32], of United States[33]; and Barbara Whitney[18], 1903–1982[34], of United States[35]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Harry Payne Whitney died on +1930-10-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Portland[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Harry Payne Whitney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Harry Payne Whitney born?

Harry Payne Whitney was born in New York City[2].

Where did Harry Payne Whitney die?

Harry Payne Whitney passed away in Portland[4].

Who were Harry Payne Whitney's parents?

Harry Payne Whitney's father was William Collins Whitney[13]. Harry Payne Whitney's mother was Flora Payne[14].

Who was Harry Payne Whitney married to?

Harry Payne Whitney's spouses include Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney[15].

What did Harry Payne Whitney do for work?

Harry Payne Whitney worked as lawyer[6], polo player[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Harry Payne Whitney go to school?

Harry Payne Whitney was educated at Yale University[20].

What awards did Harry Payne Whitney receive?

Honors received include Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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