Thomas Hoving
American museum executive (1931-2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Pearsall Field Hoving (January 15, 1931 – December 10, 2009) was an American museum executive and consultant and the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.[1]
Quick Facts Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Preceded by ...
Thomas Hoving | |
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Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art | |
In office 1967–1977 | |
Preceded by | James J. Rorimer |
Succeeded by | Philippe de Montebello |
Parks Commissioner of New York City | |
In office 1966–1967 | |
Appointed by | John V. Lindsay |
Preceded by | Newbold Morris |
Succeeded by | August Heckscher II |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Pearsall Field Hoving (1931-01-15)January 15, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 2009(2009-12-10) (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Spouse |
Nancy Bell
(m. 1953) |
Children | Petrea Hoving |
Parent(s) | Walter Hoving Mary Osgood Field |
Education | Buckley School Eaglebrook School Phillips Exeter Academy Hotchkiss School |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
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