Morton D. May

American philanthropist and art collector (1914-1983)
Person human Q6914840
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Morton D. May

Summary

Morton D. May is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on March 25, 1914[3]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. He died on April 13, 1983[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], photographer[7], and philanthropist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], Morton D. May…
  • Morton D. May died in St. Louis[4].
  • Morton D. May was born on March 25, 1914[3].
  • Morton D. May was born on January 1, 1914[9].
  • Morton D. May died on April 13, 1983[5].
  • Morton D. May died on January 1, 1983[10].
  • Morton D. May's father was Morton Jay May[11].
  • Morton D. May held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Morton D. May's professions included art collector[6].
  • Morton D. May worked as a photographer[7].
  • Morton D. May worked as a philanthropist[8].
  • Morton D. May was educated at Dartmouth College[13].
  • Morton D. May is recorded as male[14].
  • Morton D. May's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Morton D. May's family name is recorded as May[16].
  • Morton D. May's given name is recorded as Morton[17].
  • Morton D. May's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[18].
  • Morton D. May's depicted by is recorded as Guggenheim Museum Restitutes Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Painting to Heirs of Jewish Collector[19].
  • Morton D. May's depicted by is recorded as How a French masterpiece stolen by Nazis came to St. Louis[20].
  • Morton D. May's owner of is recorded as Large Still Life Interior (Blue)[21].
  • Morton D. May's owner of is recorded as The Town[22].
  • Morton D. May's owner of is recorded as The Little Mountain Goats[23].
  • Morton D. May's owner of is recorded as Artillerymen in the Shower[24].
  • Morton D. May's owner of is recorded as Self-Portrait[25].
  • Morton D. May's significant person is recorded as Otto Gerson[26].

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Origins and Family

Morton D. May's place of birth was St. Louis[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 25, 1914[3] and January 1, 1914[9]. His father was Morton Jay May[11].

Education

Morton D. May's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], photographer[7], and philanthropist[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 13, 1983[5] and January 1, 1983[10]. Morton D. May passed away in St. Louis[4].

FAQs

Where was Morton D. May born?

Morton D. May was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Morton D. May die?

Morton D. May passed away in St. Louis[4].

Who were Morton D. May's parents?

Morton D. May's father was Morton Jay May[11].

What did Morton D. May do for work?

Morton D. May worked as art collector[6], photographer[7], and philanthropist[8].

Where did Morton D. May go to school?

Morton D. May was educated at Dartmouth College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Morton D. May Shows His German Art. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . artoftheancestors.com. Retrieved . artoftheancestors.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Guggenheim Museum Restitutes Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Painting to Heirs of Jewish Collector. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . lootedart.com. Retrieved . lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Saint Louis Art Museum Collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Saint Louis Art Museum Collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Saint Louis Art Museum Collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Guggenheim Museum Restitutes Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Painting to Heirs of Jewish Collector. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Lost Art Internet Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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