Cole Porter (1891-1964)

Cole Albert Porter, Composer & Songwriter

Cole Porter was the music behind the latter end of the American Gilded Age. Amply provided for by his grandfather ("the richest man in Indiana") he became one of the most iconic composers and lyricists of his era on Broadway and is still recognized today as one of the foremost musical geniuses of 20th century. 

Parents

Samuel Fenwick Porter

Samuel F. Porter, Druggist, of Peru, Miami County, Indiana

1858-1927

Kate (Cole) Porter

Mrs Kate (Cole) Porter

1862-1952

Spouse

Linda (Lee) Porter

Mrs Linda Belle (Lee) Thomas, Porter

1883-1954

Associated Houses

Westleigh Farms

Peru, Indiana

Ca' Rezzonico

Venice

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