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At the time of his death, J. Paul Getty was the richest man in the world, and owned a controlling interest in Getty Oil and over 200 other companies. Through his foundation, he has funded museums and other art and cultural institutions.
A J. Paul Getty Biography
A brief business biography of J. Paul Getty and his oil empire, including notable dates.
J. Paul Getty Quotes
Quotes from J. Paul Getty.
The J. Paul Getty Conservation Institute
The J. Paul Getty Conservation Institute works internationally to advance conservation and to enhance and encourage the preservation and understanding of the visual arts in all of their dimensions—objects, collections, architecture, and sites.
The Getty
Through a museum, five institutes and a grant program, the Getty provides opportunities for people to more fully understand, experience, value, and preserve the world's art and cultural heritage.
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