John Vaughan (wine merchant), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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American merchant, born 1756
Date of Birth: 15-Jan-1756
Date of Death: 30-Dec-1841
Profession: librarian, philanthropist, caviste
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John Vaughan (wine merchant)
- John Vaughan (15 January 1756 – 30 December 1841) was a wine merchant, philanthropist, and long-time treasurer and librarian of the American Philosophical Society.
- A native of England, Vaughan settled in Philadelphia in 1782, becoming a respected citizen of the city, and working for literary, scientific and benevolent causes.
- During five decades of service to the Society, Vaughan was instrumental in building its library collection and introducing many scientists and historians to each other through his letters and Sunday breakfasts.
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| Alternative names | Sully; thos sully; sully thos; sully t.; thos. sully | ||
| Description | American painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 19 June 1783 / 8 June 1783 | 5 November 1872 | |
| Location of birth/death | Horncastle (England) | Philadelphia | |
| Work location | Philadelphia | ||
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