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Definition of Guggenheim, Meyer in US English:

Guggenheim, Meyer

proper noun

  • (1828–1905), US industrialist; born in Switzerland. With his seven sons he established large mining and metal-processing companies. His son Solomon (1861–1949) set up several foundations that supported the arts, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

Pronunciation

Guggenheim, Meyer

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