Janet de Botton
British bridge player, art collector and philanthropist
About Janet de Botton
Born 1952. Janet de Botton is a bridge player.
Dame Janet Frances de Botton (née Wolfson; formerly Green ) is a British art collector and philanthropist. In 2010, she donated a ceiling painting by Twombly to the Louvre's Salle de Bronzes. In June 2010, the Wolfson Foundation announced the appointment of de Botton as the new Chairman following a unanimous decision by the trustees. De Botton has been a trustee of Tate and Chairman of the Council of Tate Modern.
Distinctions
2006: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Fortune In 2007, she appeared at number 22 (down from number 18, in 2006) in the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated personal fortune of £285 million. According to the Sunday Times Giving List in 2020, de Botton gave £65.1 million to charitable causes in 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Janet de Botton?
British bridge player, art collector and philanthropist
When was Janet de Botton born?
Janet de Botton was born on 31 March 1952.
What is Janet de Botton's occupation?
Janet de Botton is a bridge player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Janet Wolfson de Botton
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