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Patron Of The Artses

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

Aleksander Benedykt SobieskiAuthor · BooksAleksander Benedykt Sobieski was an aristocrat, poet, patron of the arts and writer (1677–1714). He was born at Gdańsk and died at Rome.
Anna Amalia of Prussia, Abbess of QuedlinburgPerson · Music memorabiliaAnna Amalia of Prussia, Abbess of Quedlinburg was a composer, autobiographer, patron of the arts and abbess (1723–1787). She was born at Berlin.
Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-WolfenbüttelAuthor · BooksAnthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1633–1714) was a Germany poet, writer and politician.
Antoni RadziwiłłPerson · Music memorabiliaAntoni Radziwiłł (1775–1833) was a composer, politician and official.
Archduchess Margarethe Klementine of AustriaArtist · SculptureArchduchess Margarethe Klementine of Austria (1870–1955) was a Hungary aristocrat, sculptor and patron of the arts.
Asaf-ud-DaulaAuthor · BooksAsaf-ud-Daula (1748–1797) was a monarch, politician and military leader.
Beatrice d’EsteDesigner · FashionBeatrice d’Este (1475–1497) was a Duchy of Ferrara duke, statesperson and fashion designer.
Count Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel von WaldsteinPerson · Music memorabiliaCount Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel von Waldstein was a patron of the arts, military personnel, composer and lieutenant general (1762–1823). He was born at Vienna.
Eduard AlbertAuthor · BooksEduard Albert was a writer, translator, physician, university teacher, poet and surgeon (1841–1900). He was born at Žamberk.
Gaius MaecenasAuthor · BooksGaius Maecenas (70–8) was a Ancient Rome politician, patron of the arts and poet.
George Lyttelton, 1st Baron LytteltonAuthor · BooksGeorge Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (1709–1773) was a British poet, historian and politician.
Henri Deutsch de la MeurthePerson · Music memorabiliaHenri Deutsch de la Meurthe was a French entrepreneur, patron of the arts and composer (1846–1919). He was born at La Villette and died at Romainville Château.
Hester ThraleAuthor · BooksHester Thrale (1741–1821) was a patron of the arts, salonnière and diarist.
Jacques DoucetDesigner · FashionJacques Doucet (1853–1929) was a France grand couturier, art collector and patron of the arts.
José Nicolás de AzaraAuthor · BooksJosé Nicolás de Azara was a Spanish diplomat, patron of the arts, translator, archaeologist, writer and art collector (1730–1804). He was born at Barbuñales and died at Paris.
Józef Maksymilian OssolińskiAuthor · BooksJózef Maksymilian Ossoliński (1748–1829) was a librarian, historian and politician.
Katarina ZrinskaAuthor · BooksKatarina Zrinska (1625–1673) was a poet, writer and patron of the arts.
Lady Ottoline MorrellArtist · PaintingsLady Ottoline Morrell (1873–1938) was a British painter, aristocrat and photographer.
Len BlavatnikPerson · Film memorabiliaLen Blavatnik (born 1957) is an American financier, chairperson and patron of the arts.
Louis de GruuthuseArtist · PaintingsLouis de Gruuthuse (1427–1492) was an aristocrat, feudatory and bibliophile.
Louise Bénédicte de BourbonAuthor · BooksLouise Bénédicte de Bourbon, Duchesse du Maine (1676–1753), was a French aristocrat, salonnière, patron of the arts, writer, and translator. Born a princesse du sang into the reigning House of Bourbon, she occupied a pro
Louise HayAuthor · BooksLouise Hay was an American public figure, publisher, patron of the arts, life coach and writer (1926–2017). She was born at Los Angeles and died at San Diego.
Margaret of Austria, Duchess of SavoyArtist · PaintingsMargaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy was a Spanish dignitary, patron of the arts, collector, painter and composer (1480–1530). She was born at Brussels and died at Mechelen.
Margarita MorozovaAuthor · BooksMargarita Morozova was a Russian and Soviet patron of the arts, salonnière, writer, publisher and memoirist (1873–1958). She was born at Moscow.
Maria de VentadornAuthor · BooksMaria de Ventadorn (1180–1222) was a Kingdom of France trobairitz, poet and composer.
Marianna MartinesPerson · Music memorabiliaMarianna Martines (1744–1812) was a composer, singer and musicologist.
Mary SidneyAuthor · BooksMary Sidney was a poet, translator, writer and patron of the arts (1561–1621). She was born at Bewdley and died at London.
Mihrimah SultanAuthor · BooksMihrimah Sultan was an Ottoman patron of the arts and writer (1522–1578). She was born at Istanbul and died at Old Palace.
Muhammad Quli Qutb ShahAuthor · BooksMuhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1565–1612) was a monarch, military leader and patron of the arts.
Nélie JacquemartArtist · PaintingsNélie Jacquemart was a French art collector, painter, patron of the arts, philanthropist and sculptor (1841–1912). She was born at Paris.
Nikolaus I, Prince EsterházyPerson · Music memorabiliaNikolaus I, Prince Esterházy (1714–1790) was a Hungarian composer, military officer and politician.
Ninon de LenclosAuthor · BooksNinon de Lenclos (1620–1705) was a French salonnière, writer and patron of the arts.
Olha BohomoletsPerson · Music memorabiliaOlha Bohomolets was a Soviet and Ukrainian physician, university teacher, politician, songwriter, dermatologist and singer (born 1966). She was born at Kyiv.
Pannonica de KoenigswarterPhotographer · PhotographyPannonica de Koenigswarter (1913–1988) was a United Kingdom patron of the arts, melomania and photographer.
Paul SacherPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Sacher was a Swiss conductor, composer, music educator, choir director, patron of the arts and musician (1906–1999). He was born at Basel.
Pauline von MetternichAuthor · BooksPauline von Metternich was an Austrian salonnière, aristocrat, socialite, fashion icon, patron of the arts and writer (1836–1921). She was born at Vienna.
Prince Eugen, Duke of NärkeArtist · PaintingsPrince Eugen, Duke of Närke (1865–1947) was a Swedish military personnel, patron of the arts and graphic artist.
Princess Marianne of the NetherlandsPerson · Music memorabiliaPrincess Marianne of the Netherlands (1810–1883) was a Dutch aristocrat, composer and salonnière.
Sergei ZverevArtist · PaintingsSergei Zverev was a Soviet and Russian actor, hairdresser, personal stylist, presenter and singer (born 1963). He was born at Guzhiry.
Sigmund ZoisAuthor · BooksSigmund Zois (1747–1819) was a mineralogist, patron of the arts and entrepreneur.
Simona VenturaPerson · Film memorabiliaSimona Ventura (born 1965) is an Italian actress, film director and patron of the arts.
Ulrika Eleonora of DenmarkArtist · PaintingsUlrika Eleonora of Denmark was a painter and patron of the arts (1656–1693). She was born at Copenhagen and died at Karlberg Palace.
Vasil AprilovAuthor · BooksVasil Aprilov was a Russian writer, patron of the arts and merchant (1789–1847). He was born at Gabrovo and died at Galați.

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