American businessman. A native of Philadelphia and son of mining industrialist Meyer Guggenheim. First class passenger who perished at sea in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Faced with impending death Mr. Guggenheim and his valet surrendered their lifebelts to a ship's steward and returned to their cabin suites to change into formal evening attire. Guggenheim is best remembered for making the remarks "We've dressed in our best, and are prepared to go down like gentlemen" and "Please tell my wife I did my best in doing my duty." Mr. Guggenheim and his valet were last seen seated in deck chairs sipping brandy and smoking cigars.
American businessman. A native of Philadelphia and son of mining industrialist Meyer Guggenheim. First class passenger who perished at sea in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Faced with impending death Mr. Guggenheim and his valet surrendered their lifebelts to a ship's steward and returned to their cabin suites to change into formal evening attire. Guggenheim is best remembered for making the remarks "We've dressed in our best, and are prepared to go down like gentlemen" and "Please tell my wife I did my best in doing my duty." Mr. Guggenheim and his valet were last seen seated in deck chairs sipping brandy and smoking cigars.
Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.
Family Members
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Isaac Guggenheim
1854–1922
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Daniel Guggenheim
1856–1930
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Maurice Guggenheim
1858–1939
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Solomon Robert Guggenheim
1861–1949
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Jeanette Guggenheim Gerstle
1863–1889
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Simon Guggenheim
1867–1941
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Robert G. Guggenheim
1867–1876
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William Guggenheim
1868–1941
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Rose Guggenheim Quicke
1871–1945
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Cora Gwendalyn Guggenheim Rothschild
1873–1956
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