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Vincent Colyer
1825-01-01 – 1888-07-12
Life & Legacy
Vincent Colyer (September 30, 1824 – July 12, 1888) was an American artist noted for his images of the American West. He was a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups; he founded the United States Christian Commission during the American Civil War. He also worked with the U.S. government to try to help freedmen and Native Americans.
Occupation & Career
painter, artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q7931731 — wikidata View source
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