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Mellon, Andrew
(An¦drew Mel¦lon)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɛlən/
(
1855–1937
)
, American financier and philanthropist; full name Andrew William Mellon. He donated his art collection to establish the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, opened in 1941.
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