Frances Perkins
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Summary
Frances Perkins was born on April 10, 1882[1], in Boston[2]. She died on May 14, 1965[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a politician[5], sociologist[6], factory inspector[7], writer[8], and social worker[9]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,947 views/month, #6,253 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 10, 1880[11]
- Place of burial: Newcastle[12]
- Father: Frederick William Perkins[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: official[15], suffragist[16]
- Field of work: sociology[17], politics[18], labor movement[19], New Deal[20], economy of the United States[21], government program[22]
- Position held: United States Secretary of Labor[23]
- Employer: Cornell University[24]
- Educated at: Columbia University[25], The Wharton School[26], Mount Holyoke College[27]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[28], Labor Hall of Honor[29], honorary doctor of Brandeis University[30], Elizabeth Blackwell Award[31]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[34]
- Commons category: Frances Perkins[35]
- Archives at: Mount Holyoke College[36]
- Cause of death: stroke[37]
- Residence: Frances Perkins House[38]
- Family name: Perkins[39]
- Given name: Frances[40], Coralie[41]
- Significant event: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[44], The Westminster Handbook to Women in American Religious History[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Fannie Coralie Perkins[47]
- Name in native language: Frances Perkins[48]
Why It Matters
Frances Perkins has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Her notable doctoral advisees include Claire Ellen Max[51], an astronomer[52], b. 1946[53], of United States[54], awarded the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[55].
FAQs
Where was Frances Perkins born?
Frances Perkins was born in Boston[2].
Where did Frances Perkins die?
Frances Perkins passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Frances Perkins's parents?
Frances Perkins's father was Frederick William Perkins[13].
What did Frances Perkins do for work?
Frances Perkins worked as a politician[5], sociologist[6], factory inspector[7], writer[8], and social worker[9].
Where did Frances Perkins go to school?
Frances Perkins was educated at Columbia University[25], The Wharton School[26], and Mount Holyoke College[27].
What awards did Frances Perkins receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[28], Labor Hall of Honor[29], honorary doctor of Brandeis University[30], and Elizabeth Blackwell Award[31].