Oliver Belmont

1858–1908 (age 50)

Financier/Socialite

Biography

Oliver Belmont combined finance with a passionate civic spirit, supporting causes that enriched the cultural and political life of New York. He was equally at home in the boardroom and public forums, channeling his resources toward the betterment of the city.

His legacy is that of a generous public servant and patron of the arts, now commemorated among the dignified grounds of Woodlawn Cemetery.