G. Lauder Greenway, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

G. Lauder Greenway

American Arts Philanthropist & Chairman, Metropolitan Opera Association

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1904

Place of Birth: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 22-Jun-1981

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About G. Lauder Greenway

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  • Lauder Greenway (June 10, 1904 – June 22, 1981) was a prolific patron of the arts in the 20th century, especially the opera where he was the longtime chairman of the Metropolitan Opera Association.
  • He was also the director of the New York Philharmonic which lead to his deep involvement in the creation of Lincoln Center on whose board he also served.
  • Outside of musical arts, he served as vice chairman of the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University from 1946 to 1948, as its acting director from 1948 to 1951 then became chairman of the institute's advisory committee during which he orchestrated the acquisition and conversion of the James B.
  • Duke House as the institutes headquarters.
  • He was also on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for several years.

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