Edward Hornor Coates
Edward Hornor Coates | |
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An 1893 portrait of Coates by Robert Vonnoh | |
| President of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | |
| In office 1890–1906 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 1921 (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Ella May Potts (m. 1972–1874; her death), Florence Van Leer Earle Coates (m 1879–1921; his death) |
| Occupation | Banker, academic administrator, patron of the arts and sciences |
Edward Hornor Coates (November 12, 1846 – December 23, 1921) was an American businessman, financier, and patron of the arts and sciences in Philadelphia. 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.