John Cleve Green
John Cleve Green | |
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A portrait of Green by Daniel Huntington in 1870, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum | |
| Born | April 14, 1800 |
| Died | April 29, 1875 (aged 75) New York, New York |
| Alma mater | Lawrenceville School |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
John Cleve Green (April 14, 1800 – April 29, 1875) was a merchant and former partner of John Murray Forbes in the China trading house of Russell & Company. Green was a major benefactor of Princeton University and the Lawrenceville School, giving upwards of 1.5 million dollars, perhaps 2 million, to Princeton. On his death he also made major bequests to New York University and New York area hospitals.