Edward Hornor Coates

Edward Hornor Coates
An 1893 portrait of Coates by Robert Vonnoh
Born	(1846-11-12)November 12, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	December 23, 1921(1921-12-23) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Banker Patron of the Arts and Sciences
Spouse	Florence Van Leer Earle Coates

Edward Hornor Coates (November 12, 1846 – December 23, 1921) was a Philadelphia businessman, financier, and patron of the arts and sciences. He served as a director of the Mechanics National Bank in 1873, was chairman of the Committee on Instruction at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1883 to 1890, and held the position of Academy president from 1890 to 1906.