Joseph E. Widener

1871–1943 (age 72)

Biography

Joseph E. Widener (1871–1943) used his acumen to amass and preserve art that spoke to the soul, helping to shape public collections and supporting institutions that brought masterpieces to wider audiences.

He infused his philanthropy with a love of culture and left a legacy that endures at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where he rests among the monuments that mark a life of stewardship.

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