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Lenox, James

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Lenox, James (1800–1880)

US book collector and philanthropist. A wealthy merchant and real estate investor, he amassed an impressive collection of Bibles, 15th-century books, and art, which he donated to the Lenox Library in New York City (incorporated in 1870, and now part of the New York Public Library). He also donated large funds and gifts of land to churches and other institutions. Lenox was born in New York City.



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