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Gardens and Collections

Posted on June 8, 2026 by marigold

The huge DuPont family is descended from Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours, (1739–1817), a minor French aristocrat. The family has been staggeringly wealthy since the mid-19th century when they founded their fortune in gunpowder. Among the pleasures of the … Continue reading →

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