William Wilson Corcoran
William Wilson Corcoran | |
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Corcoran in the late 19th century | |
| Born | December 27, 1798 Georgetown, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1888 (aged 89) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Georgetown College |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, philanthropist, and art collector |
| Spouse |
Louise Morris
(m. 1835; died 1840) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Corcoran Hannah Lemmon |
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William Wilson Corcoran (December 27, 1798 – February 24, 1888) was an American banker, philanthropist, and art collector. He founded the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.