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Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists. (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

The docent eyed them strangely. "It's called the Chigi Chapel. Tomb of Agostino Chigi and his brother, wealthy patrons of the arts and sciences." (Angels and Demons by Dan Brown)

I regarded him as my friend and protector. (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

Philip II considered himself the protector of the Catholic Church. (Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus)