Obituary of Paul Mellon

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Paul Mellon

Paul Mellon (born June 11, 1907 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a businessperson and philanthropist who was best known for being a breeder of thoroughbred race horse and for being one of the greatest philanthropists of the 20th century. Paul died on February 1, 1999 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 91.

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Paul Mellon Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $1.5 billion
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Mellon
    • Father: Andrew W. Mellon (1855-1937)
    • Mother: Nora McMullen (1878-1973)
    • Sister(s):
      • Ailsa Mellon-Bruce
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Conover (married 1934-1946, her death)
      • Rachel Lambert Lloyd (married 1948-1999, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy Mellon
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catherine Mellon

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 01 1999 at age 91
  • Place: Upperville, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonPhilanthropist American Born on June 11th Born in 1907 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1999 Died at age 91 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?"

"The trial of Mellon lasted for more than a year and a half. During that time, the public and jurors were made to understand the complicated financial transactions that Mellon had been involved in. After the trial, Mellon was found guilty and sentenced to a year in jail. (V)"

"Paul Mellon was an influential art collector and philanthropist, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Paul Mellon was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the art world before passing away later in life. (V)"

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