Henry Lee Higginson
American businessman (1834–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Lee Higginson (November 18, 1834 – November 14, 1919) was an American businessman best known as the founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a patron of Harvard University.
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Born | November 18, 1834 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 14, 1919 (1919-11-15) (aged 84) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Burial place | Mount Auburn Cemetery |
Known for | Founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra |
Family | James J. Higginson (brother) |
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