Henry Lee Higginson
Henry Lee Higginson | |
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Higginson in 1856 | |
| Born | November 18, 1834 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 1919 (aged 84) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Burial place | Mount Auburn Cemetery |
| Known for | Founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra |
| Family | James J. Higginson (brother) |
Henry Lee Higginson (November 18, 1834 – November 14, 1919) was an American businessman and philanthropist best known as the founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a patron of Harvard University.