Martin A. Ryerson
Martin A. Ryerson | |
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| Born | 1856 Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1932 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Spouse | Carrie Ryerson |
| Parent(s) | Martin L. Ryerson Mary Ann Campau |
| Relatives | Louis Campau (maternal uncle) |
Martin Antoine Ryerson (1856–1932) was an American lawyer, businessman, philanthropist and art collector. Heir to a considerable fortune, he was a lumber manufacturer and corporate director. He became the richest man in Chicago by the age of 36. A long-time trustee of the University of Chicago, he made large charitable contributions for the construction of buildings on campus. He bequeathed his extensive art collection to the Art Institute of Chicago.