Daniel Merriman
American minister, art collector, and museum founder
About Daniel Merriman
Lived 1838 – 1912 (aged 73). Daniel Merriman was an American christian minister, art collector and founder.
Daniel Merriman (December 3, 1838 – September 18, 1912) was an American Congregational minister and art collector. With his wife, Helen Bigelow Merriman, he was a cofounder of the Worcester Art Museum and served as its first president.
Biography Daniel Merriman was born in Bennington, Vermont, to Addison Merriman and Prudence (Adams) Merriman. He was educated at Williams College, from which he graduated in 1863.
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Who was Daniel Merriman?
American minister, art collector, and museum founder
When was Daniel Merriman born?
Daniel Merriman was born on 3 December 1838 in Bennington.
When did Daniel Merriman die?
Daniel Merriman died on 18 September 1912 in Intervale.
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Daniel Merriman was a christian minister, art collector and founder.
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Daniel Merriman was American.
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