Elizabeth Bates Cowles

American social reformer, philanthropist and art collector, founder of Planned Parenthood (d. 1976)
Person human Q112116796
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Elizabeth Bates Cowles

Summary

Elizabeth Bates Cowles is a human[1]. She died on +1976-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. She worked as a Q16611574[3], art collector[4], and philanthropist[5].

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles died on +1976-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's father was Florence Matilda Morley[6].
  • Among Elizabeth Bates Cowles's spouses was John Cowles, Sr.[7].
  • A child of Elizabeth Bates Cowles was John Cowles, Jr.[8].
  • A child of Elizabeth Bates Cowles was Elizabeth Morley Cowles[9].
  • A child of Elizabeth Bates Cowles was Sarah Richardson Cowles[10].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's professions included Q16611574[3].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles worked as an art collector[4].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's professions included philanthropist[5].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bates Cowles is Planned Parenthood[11].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles received the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame[12].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles is recorded as female[13].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/1976/12/18/archives/elizabeth-b-cowles-dies-at-76-founded-planned-parenthood.html[15].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's described at URL is recorded as http://www.iowartl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IRL-News-November-2013.pdf[16].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's owner of is recorded as Portrait of the Artist[17].
  • Elizabeth Bates Cowles's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000026048245960[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Bates Cowles's father was Florence Matilda Morley[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Q16611574[3], art collector[4], and philanthropist[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bates Cowles is Planned Parenthood[11].

Recognition

Elizabeth Bates Cowles received the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame[12].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Bates Cowles was married to John Cowles, Sr.[7]. Children include John Cowles, Jr.[8], a businessperson[19], 1929–2012[20], of United States[21]; Elizabeth Morley Cowles[9], an editor[22], 1925–2009[23], of United States[24], awarded the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[25]; and Sarah Richardson Cowles[10], 1926–2018[26].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Bates Cowles died on +1976-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].

FAQs

Who were Elizabeth Bates Cowles's parents?

Elizabeth Bates Cowles's father was Florence Matilda Morley[6].

Who was Elizabeth Bates Cowles married to?

Elizabeth Bates Cowles's spouses include John Cowles, Sr.[7].

What did Elizabeth Bates Cowles do for work?

Elizabeth Bates Cowles worked as Q16611574[3], art collector[4], and philanthropist[5].

What awards did Elizabeth Bates Cowles receive?

Honors received include Iowa Women's Hall of Fame[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . humanrights.iowa.gov. humanrights.iowa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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