John Simon Guggenheim (December 30, 1867 – November 2, 1941) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist.
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👉 Simon Guggenheim in the context of Guggenheim Fellowship
Guggenheim Fellowships are grants that have been awarded annually since 1935 by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, endowed by Simon and Olga Hirsh Guggenheim. These awards are bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated distinguished accomplishment in the past and potential for future achievement. The recipients exhibit outstanding aptitude for prolific scholarship or exceptional talent in the arts.
The foundation holds two separate competitions each year: