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Henry Clay Folger
- Born
American Shakespeare collector, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1930-06-11
- Occupation
- entrepreneur · philanthropist · industrialist · book collector · collector
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Affiliation
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Membership
- Bibliographical Society · since 1909
Relationships
Henry Clay Folger is the child of Henry Clay Folger and Eliza Jane Clark.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseEmily Jordan Folger1885 — 1930
Family
- FatherHenry Clay Folger
- MotherEliza Jane Clark
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Library Hall of Fame |
Education
Henry Clay Folger’s education and training.
- Amherst College
- Columbia Law School
- Adelphi University
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5719487 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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