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Wallace (SIR RICHARD an English)

SIR RICHARD, an English philanthropist; born in London, England, July 26, 1818; removed to Paris; and became heir to the large fortune of the Marquis of Hertford, including a very valuable collection of paintings and other objects of art, to which he made large additions and which his widow bequeathed in 1897 to the nation. It is valued at $25,000,000 and is permanently on exhibition in Hertford House (the original of Gaunt House in "Vanity Fair"). Sir Richard was well known for his extensive benefactions, especially during the period of the Paris Commune, and these services were recognized in 1871 by his elevation to a baronetcy and his appointment as a commander of the Legion of Honor. In 1873 he was elected to Parliament. He died in Paris, July 20, 1890.