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Benjamin Guggenheim (October 26, 1865 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman, who was a wealthy member of the Guggenheim family. He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage taking 1,496 of 2,208 on board with her.
Apr 9, 2022 · Benjamin Guggenheim was an American millionaire and metal smelting mogul who perished during the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912. After the collision, he and his personal valet, Victor Giglio, famously left the boat deck as people scrambled to board lifeboats, instead returning to their quarters and donning their finest suits.
Benjamin Guggenheim was an American industrialist and the father of Peggy (Marguerite) Guggenheim (1898–1979), an important art collector and patron of Abstract Expressionist artists in New York City. Although Benjamin Guggenheim led the life of a successful business executive, he is remembered.
Millionaire Benjamin Guggenheim, 46, of New York City boarded the Titanic at Cherbourg with his valet Mr Victor Giglio and his.
Feb 21, 2024 · It's true that American businessman Benjamin Guggenheim, Macy's co-owner Isidor Straus and fur magnate and real estate developer John Jacob Astor all perished in the sinking of the...
Apr 15, 2012 · The first photo is found of Victor Giglio, valet to millionaire playboy Ben Guggenheim. Both men died on the Titanic after giving up their seats on a lifeboat.
Oct 29, 2004 · NEW YORK, April 20---"This is a man's game and I will play it to the end," was the word that Benjamin Guggenheim, the millionaire smelter magnate, sent to his wife from the ill-fated Titanic. The message was delivered to the stricken widow by John Johnson, the room steward to whom it was given.