John Simon Guggenheim was an American businessman and philanthropist, born on October 2, 1861, in New York City. He was a member of the prominent Guggenheim family, known for their wealth and influence in the mining and industrial sectors. John Guggenheim is best known for establishing the Guggenheim Foundation, which supports the arts and education through fellowships and grants. In 1937, he founded the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, which showcases modern and contemporary art. The museum is renowned for its unique architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and its impressive collection of works by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. John Simon Guggenheim passed away on November 3, 1949.