William Wilson Corcoran
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Summary
William Wilson Corcoran was born on December 27, 1798[1], in Georgetown[2]. He died on February 24, 1888[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], banker[6], and politician[7].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1798[8]
- Date of death: 1888[9]
- Place of burial: Oak Hill Cemetery[10]
- Father: Thomas Corcoran[11]
- Spouse: Louise Morris[12]
- Child: Louise Morris Corcoran[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Educated at: Georgetown University[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Corcoran[17]
- Given name: William[18]
- Student of: William Matthews[19]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Wilson Corcoran include Corcoran Gallery of Art[22], an art museum[23], in United States[24], founded in 1869[25] and Corcoran School of the Arts & Design[26], a university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1890[29], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[30].
Why It Matters
Entities named for William Wilson Corcoran include Corcoran Gallery of Art[22], an art museum[23], in United States[24], founded in 1869[25] and Corcoran School of the Arts & Design[26], a university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1890[29], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[30].
FAQs
Where was William Wilson Corcoran born?
William Wilson Corcoran's place of birth was Georgetown[2].
Where did William Wilson Corcoran die?
William Wilson Corcoran passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were William Wilson Corcoran's parents?
William Wilson Corcoran's father was Thomas Corcoran[11].
Who was William Wilson Corcoran married to?
William Wilson Corcoran's spouses include Louise Morris[12].
What did William Wilson Corcoran do for work?
William Wilson Corcoran worked as an art collector[5], banker[6], and politician[7].
Where did William Wilson Corcoran go to school?
William Wilson Corcoran was educated at Georgetown University[15].