Brian P. Burns

Brian Patrick Burns (July 12, 1936 – August 12, 2021) was an American entrepreneur, attorney and philanthropist. Burns was a distinguished collector of Irish art. In December 2016, Maggie Haberman of The New York Times reported that then president-elect Donald Trump intended to name Burns as the next United States Ambassador to Ireland. However, in June 2017, Burns withdrew his name from consideration, due to ill health.

For other people named Brian Burns, see Brian Burns (disambiguation).
Brian Patrick Burns
Born(1936-07-12)July 12, 1936
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 2021(2021-08-12) (aged 85)
NationalityAmerican
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross (BA)
Harvard University (LLB)
Occupation
  • Philanthropist
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