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Martin E. Sullivan
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Martin Edward Sullivan
February 9, 1944 Troy, New York, U.S.
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| Died | February 25, 2014 (aged 70) Piney Point, Maryland, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Museum director |
Martin E. Sullivan (February 9, 1944 – February 25, 2014) was an important person who led museums. He was the Director of the National Portrait Gallery in the United States. This gallery is part of the famous Smithsonian Institution. He worked there from 2008 to 2012.
Martin Sullivan was born in Troy, New York. He helped the National Portrait Gallery show more than just presidents. He made sure the gallery also featured other important Americans. For example, he added portraits of people like Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Alice Waters. When he retired in 2012, he became a Senior Scholar at the Smithsonian. This meant he continued to share his knowledge.
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Martin Sullivan's Museum Career
Martin Sullivan had a long and interesting career in museums. He led several important institutions.
Leading the National Portrait Gallery
From 2008 to 2012, Martin Sullivan was the Director of the National Portrait Gallery. This gallery collects and displays portraits of famous Americans. He believed it was important to show a wide range of people. He made sure the gallery included portraits of many different notable Americans.
Other Museum Roles
Before joining the National Portrait Gallery, Sullivan led other museums. From 1990 to 1999, he was the Director of the Heard Museum. This museum in Phoenix, Arizona focuses on Native American art and culture.
He also served as the Director of the New York State Museum. He held this position from 1983 to 1990. In New York, he also worked as the Assistant Commissioner for Museums. This role was part of New York's State Education Department.
A Teacher and Scholar
Besides his work in museums, Martin Sullivan was also a teacher. He was a faculty member and history professor. He taught at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He shared his knowledge of history with students.
Later Life
Martin Sullivan passed away on February 25, 2014. He was 70 years old. He died from kidney failure.
See also
- David C. Ward
