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William Van Duzer Lawrence
Born1842 (1842)
Died1927 (aged 84–85)
Known forFounder of Sarah Lawrence College
SpouseSarah Lawrence
Children5
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William Van Duzer Lawrence (1842–1927) was an American millionaire real-estate and pharmaceutical mogul who is best known for having founded Sarah Lawrence College in 1926 and Lawrence Hospital in 1909. He played a critical role in the development of the community of Bronxville, New York,[1] an affluent suburb of New York City defined by magnificent homes and charming garden apartments in a country-like setting. His name is attached to the Lawrence Park Historic District and real estate brokerage Houlihan Lawrence.[2] Lawrence is buried at the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.

  1. ^ If You're Thinking of Living In: Bronxville, NY Times, by James Feron, January 29, 1984
  2. ^ [1] 2017 REAL Trends 500 by Volume, 2017

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