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About Martin A. Ryerson
Martin Antoine Ryerson (1856–1932) was an American lawyer, businessman, philanthropist and art collector. Heir to a considerable fortune, he was a lumber manufacturer and corporate director. He became the richest man in Chicago by the age of 36. A long-time trustee of the University of Chicago, he made large charitable contributions for the construction of buildings on campus. He bequeathed his extensive art collection to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Everything about Martin A. Ryerson →- Occupation
- businessperson, art collector, patron of the arts, entrepreneur
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 26, 1856
- Died
- August 11, 1932