Kahn, Otto Hermann, 1867-1934

Dates:
Birth 1867-02-21
Death 1934-03-29
Birth 1867
Death 1934
Americans
English, German, German, English,

Biographical notes:

Otto Hermann Kahn (February 21, 1867 – March 29, 1934) was a German-born American investment banker, collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. Kahn was a well-known figure, appearing on the cover of Time magazine and was sometimes referred to as the "King of New York". In business, he was best known as a partner at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. who reorganized and consolidated railroads. In his personal life, he was a great patron of the arts, where among things, he served as the chairman of the Metropolitan Opera.

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Subjects:

  • Business
  • History
  • Investment banking
  • Political science
  • Theater
  • Actors
  • Actresses
  • Art patronage
  • Art patrons
  • Arts
  • Bankers
  • Banks and banking, International
  • Opera
  • Opera companies
  • Philanthropists
  • Railroad companies

Occupations:

  • Art patrons
  • Investment bankers

Places:

  • 01, DE
  • NY, US
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (New York) (as recorded)