Mary Knowles

philanthropist
Person Human Q56073212

Facts

12 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
female[12]
Date of birth
June 28, 1912
Date of death
July 9, 2002
Place of birth
Pensacola
Place of death
Washington, D.C.
Country of citizenship
United States[10]
Position held
trustee[11]
Spouse
Frank Wisner, Clayton Fritchey (1975–present)[7][8]
Given name
Mary[13]
🏷️ Also known as
en Mary Knowles fr Mary Ellis Knowles fr Mary Knowles Fritchey fr Polly Fritchey fr Polly Wisner fr Polly Wisner Fritchey
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Summary

Born in Pensacola[1], she… she was born on June 28, 1912[2]. She died in Washington, D.C.[3]. She died on July 9, 2002[4]. She worked as a philanthropist[5] and patron of the arts[6].

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Personal Life

Spouses include Frank Wisner[7], a jurist[14], 1909–1965[15], of United States[16] and Clayton Fritchey[8], a journalist[17], 1904–2001[18], of United States[19], awarded the George Polk Award[20].

FAQs

Where was Mary Knowles born?

Mary Knowles was born in Pensacola[1].

Where did Mary Knowles die?

Mary Knowles died in Washington, D.C.[3].

Who was Mary Knowles married to?

Mary Knowles's spouses include Frank Wisner[7] and Clayton Fritchey[8].

What did Mary Knowles do for work?

Mary Knowles worked as philanthropist[5] and patron of the arts[6].

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  7. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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