Henry J. Duveen
Henry Joseph Duveen (26 October 1854 – 15 January 1919) was a British art dealer who co-founded the firm of Duveen Brothers with his brother, Joseph.
Henry J. Duveen | |
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| Born | 26 October 1854 Meppel, Netherlands |
| Died | 15 January 1919 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Art dealer |
Duveen was born in Meppel, Netherlands, the son of Eva (van Minden) and Joseph Henoch Duveen, who were both from Dutch Jewish families.
After his brother's death from Bright's disease in 1908, his nephew, the future Lord Duveen, worked alongside his uncle. He was also an eminent philatelist who was one of the Fathers of Philately named on the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921.
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