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Howard Devree

1895 – 1966

American editor and art critic

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Lived 1895 – 1966 (aged 70–71). Howard Devree was an editor, art critic and newspaper editor.

Howard Devree (May 7, 1890 – February 9, 1966) was an American editor and art critic. He joined The New York Times in 1926, where he was an editor and, from 1947 to 1959, its art critic. He resided at 5 Gramercy Park.

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Who was Howard Devree?

American editor and art critic

When was Howard Devree born?

Howard Devree was born in 1895.

When did Howard Devree die?

Howard Devree died on 9 February 1966 in New York City.

What was Howard Devree's occupation?

Howard Devree was an editor, art critic and newspaper editor.

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