Sentence examples for an illustrious patron from inspiring English sources

In the company of such an illustrious patron, Mai gained easy early access to the highest echelons of the bon ton.

In the 1760s, he was approached by his most illustrious patron, the Duke of York (brother of King George III), to design one of the greatest mansions in Pall Mall, namely York House.

The list of illustrious patrons includes Oscar Wilde, Caruso, Andre Gide, Paul Valery and Ernest Hemingway.

Diana Athill reflects on an illustrious career.

CIS: You've had an illustrious career.

Brown marshalled an illustrious cast of writers.

So began an illustrious musical career.

"It has an illustrious history," she said.

New York City has an illustrious weather history.

The Donn still has an illustrious history.

Novoye Russkoye Slovo has an illustrious past.