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Guggenheim
Guggenheim US family of industrialists and philanthropists. Meyer Guggenheim (1828–1905), b. Switzerland, immigrated to Philadelphia (1847) and prospered in the lace import business. He bought silver and lead mines in Colorado. He retired leaving control of his enterprises to his seven living sons. Daniel Guggenheim (1856–1930) took the leading role in expanding the family businesses. A prominent philanthropist, he established the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation. Solomon R. Guggenheim (1861–1949) endowed a foundation to foster non-objective art: the Guggenheim Museum opened in New York City in 1959. Simon Guggenheim (1867–1941) was a US senator. In memory of his son, he established the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Harry Frank Guggenheim (1890–1971) was US ambassador to Cuba (1929–33). Peggy Guggenheim (1898–1979) was a patron and collector of modern art.
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