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  1. BornGertrude Vanderbilt · January 9, 1875 · New York City, U.S.
    DiedApril 18, 1942 (aged 67) · New York City, U.S.
    Occupation(s)Sculptor · Art collector
    SpouseHarry Payne Whitney · (m. 1896; died 1930)
    Early life

    Gertrude Vanderbilt was born on January 9, 1875, in New York City, the second daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843–1899) and Alice Claypoole Gwynne (1852–1934), and a great-granddaughter of "Commodore" … See more

    World War I and its aftermath

    During World War I, Gertrude Whitney dedicated a great deal of her time and money to various relief efforts, establishing and maintaining a fully operational hospital for wounded soldiers in Juilly, about 35 kilometres (… See more

    Influence in art

    Her great wealth afforded her the opportunity to become a patron of the arts, but she also devoted herself to the advancement of women in art, supporting and exhibiting in women-only shows and ensuring th… See more

    Personal life

    Gertrude had a dear friend named Esther in her youth with whom a number of love letters were uncovered which made explicit the desires both had for a physical relationship that surpassed friendship. Esther wa… See more

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