Martin Brimmer (1829–1896)

Martin Brimmer (1829-January 14, 1896)[1] was an American politician and first president of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.[2]

Martin Brimmer, portrait by Sarah Wyman Whitman

Brimmer was the son of Martin Brimmer, Mayor of Boston. He started his studies at Harvard University and graduated in 1849. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1859-1861 and the Massachusetts State Senate in 1864. He was a presidential elector in the US election of 1876. He also served on the Citizens' Relief Committee following the Great Boston fire of 1872.[1]

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References
  1. "Obituary Record: Martin Brimmer". New York Times. 17 January 1896.
  2. "Dictionary of Art Historians". arthistorians.info/. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
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