Edward Hornor Coates
Edward Hornor Coates (November 12, 1846 – December 23, 1921) was a Philadelphia businessman, financier, and patron of the arts and sciences. He served as a director of the Mechanics National Bank in 1873, was chairman of the Committee on Instruction at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1883 to 1890, and held the position of Academy president from 1890 to 1906.
Edward Hornor Coates | |
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An 1893 portrait of Coates by Robert Vonnoh | |
| Born | November 12, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 1921 (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Banker Patron of the Arts and Sciences |
| Spouse | Florence Van Leer Earle Coates |
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