Meyer Robert Guggenheim
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Meyer Robert Guggenheim (May 17, 1885 – November 16, 1959) (often recorded as M. Robert Guggenheim) was an American statesman and a member of the prominent Guggenheim family.
Born in New York City, he was the son of Daniel Guggenheim (1856–1930), brother of Harry Frank Guggenheim, and nephew of Simon Guggenheim. From 1938 until his death he was married to Rebecca Pollard who was previously married to William van Lennep and afterwards to John Logan.[1]
He attended Columbia College with the class of 1907, but left before graduation.[2][3]
He served with the United States Army during World War I. He was appointed United States Ambassador to Portugal, serving between 1953 and 1954.[4]
Meyer Robert Guggenheim died in Washington, D.C. in 1959, aged 74, and was interred in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
References[]
- ^ "Rebecca P. Logan, 90, Art Patron and Hostess". The New York Times. 16 March 1994.
- ^ Who's who in Finance. Joseph & Sefton. 1911. p. 586.
- ^ The Columbian. Columbia University. 1905.
- ^ U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian: M. Robert Guggenheim
- 1885 births
- 1959 deaths
- United States Army personnel of World War I
- Jewish American military personnel
- Guggenheim family
- Businesspeople from New York City
- People from Washington, D.C.
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Ambassadors of the United States to Portugal
- Columbia College (New York) alumni
- American diplomat stubs