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Article: Arts patron Paul Mellon dies.(Nation)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 3, 1999
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Billionaire philanthropist Paul Mellon, the driving force behind the National Gallery of Art, died Monday at his home in Upperville, Va. He was 91.
Easily recognized by his manelike hairstyle, Mr. Mellon gave away more than $600 million through various foundations over several decades. Forbes magazine last year ranked him as the 124th-richest American, with an estimated fortune of $1.4 billion.
"I have often thought of Mr. Mellon as an exemplar of the ideal of the donor - a thoughtful as well as cheerful giver, never a seeker of the limelight, remarkable for his taste and discernment," said William G. Bowen, president of the Andrew W. Mellon ...