William Thompson Walters
William Thompson Walters | |
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Walters in 1883 by French artist Léon Bonnat | |
| Born | May 23, 1820 Liverpool, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 1894 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Founding the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Amassing a significant art collection forming the basis of Walters Art Museum |
| Spouse |
Ellen Harper
(m. 1846; died 1862) |
| Children | Henry Walters Jennie Walters Delano |
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William Thompson Walters (May 23, 1820 – November 22, 1894) was an American businessman and art collector, whose collection formed the basis of the Walters Art Museum.