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20th-century philanthropists

36 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Ahmet ErtegünPerson · Music memorabiliaAhmet Ertegün (1923–2006) was a Turkish record producer, entrepreneur and songwriter.
Alexandra NechitaArtist · SculptureAlexandra Nechita (born 1985) was a United States painter, philanthropist and sculptor.
Anita TsoyAuthor · BooksAnita Tsoy was a Soviet, Russian and South Korean singer, composer, poet, actress, philanthropist and presenter (born 1971). She was born at Moscow.
Annie DukeAuthor · BooksAnnie Duke (born 1965) is an American poker player, writer and philanthropist.
Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of SnowdonDesigner · Modern designAntony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (1930–2017) was a United Kingdom photographer, filmmaker and designer.
Ashley BidenDesigner · FashionAshley Biden (born 1981) was a United States activist, businessperson and social worker.
Audrey HepburnPerson · Film memorabiliaAudrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British actress, model and philanthropist.
Brooke AstorAuthor · BooksBrooke Astor was an American novelist, socialite, writer, businessperson, art collector and philanthropist (1902–2007). She was born at Portsmouth and died at Briarcliff Manor.
Carl Wolmar Jakob von UexküllAuthor · BooksCarl Wolmar Jakob von Uexküll (born 1944) was a Germany writer, lecturer and philanthropist.
David BannerPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Banner (born 1974) is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer.
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse RinpochePerson · Film memorabiliaDzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche (born 1961) is a screenwriter, lama and actor.
Eduardo VerásteguiPerson · Film memorabiliaEduardo Verástegui was a Mexican singer, actor, philanthropist, businessperson and film director (born 1974). He was born at Ciudad Mante.
Greg MortensonAuthor · BooksGreg Mortenson was an American philanthropist, writer, nurse and mountaineer (born 1957). He was born at Rochester.
Jayachamarajendra WadiyarPerson · Music memorabiliaJayachamarajendra Wadiyar (1919–1974) was an Indian poet, composer and philosopher.
Jeremy RennerPerson · Music memorabiliaJeremy Renner (born 1971) was a United States musician, stage actor and make-up artist.
Jimmy DeanPerson · Music memorabiliaJimmy Dean (1928–2010) was an American singer, actor and philanthropist.
Jo NesbøAuthor · BooksJo Nesbø was a Norwegian novelist, journalist, children's writer, association football player, singer and screenwriter (born 1960). He was born at Oslo.
Kamal HaasanPerson · Film memorabiliaKamal Haasan (born 1954) is an Indian actor, film producer and screenwriter.
Kardinal OffishallPerson · Music memorabiliaKardinal Offishall (born 1976) is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and record producer.
Karlheinz BöhmPerson · Film memorabiliaKarlheinz Böhm (1928–2014) was an Austrian actor, philanthropist and activist.
Khadijah BlellDesigner · Modern designKhadijah Blell (born 1989) was a Nigeria singer, songwriter and designer.
Mariasela ÁlvarezDesigner · DesignMariasela Álvarez (born 1960) was a Dominican Republic model, architect and television presenter.
Michael JacksonPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Jackson was an American songwriter, musician, dancer, philanthropist, singer and composer (1958–2009). He was born at Gary and died at Los Angeles.
Missy ElliottPerson · Music memorabiliaMissy Elliott (born 1971) is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.
Moya BrennanPerson · Music memorabiliaMoya Brennan (1952–2026) was an Irish singer, songwriter and harpist.
Naomi CampbellPerson · Music memorabiliaNaomi Campbell (born 1970) is a British model, actress and singer.
Nora RobertsAuthor · BooksNora Roberts (born 1950) is an American novelist, screenwriter and writer.
Offiong Ekanem EjinduDesigner · DesignOffiong Ekanem Ejindu (born 1962) is a Nigerian architect, socialite and businessperson.
Padma LakshmiAuthor · BooksPadma Lakshmi was an American and Indian actress, television presenter, model, writer and activist (born 1970). She was born at Chennai.
Phyllis LambertDesigner · DesignPhyllis Lambert (born 1927) was a Canada architect, philanthropist and author.
Run Run ShawPerson · Film memorabiliaRun Run Shaw (1907–2014) was a Chinese entrepreneur, film producer and film director.
Ruth Bell GrahamArtist · PaintingsRuth Bell Graham was an American painter, philanthropist, writer and poet (1920–2007). She was born at Huai'an and died at Montreat.
Sam ChildersAuthor · BooksSam Childers was an American writer, pastor, philanthropist and preacher (born 1963). He was born at Grand Forks.
ShakiraPerson · Music memorabiliaShakira (born 1977) was a Spain singer, actor and choreographer.
Sheryl RubioDesigner · FashionSheryl Rubio (born 1992) was a Venezuela actor, singer and model.
Tory BurchDesigner · FashionTory Burch (born 1962) was a United States fashion designer, philanthropist and socialite.

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