Marjorie Merriweather Post

American businesswoman (1887–1973)
Person human Q450160
Marjorie Merriweather Post
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Marjorie Merriweather Post

Summary

Marjorie Merriweather Post is a human[1]. She was born in Springfield[2]. She was born on March 15, 1887[3]. She passed away in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[4]. She died on September 12, 1973[5]. She worked as a socialite[6], philanthropist[7], entrepreneur[8], and art collector[9]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (954 views/month, #6,347 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Marjorie Merriweather Post was born in Springfield[2].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post died in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[4].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post was born on March 15, 1887[3].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post died on September 12, 1973[5].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post is buried at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[11].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's father was C. W. Post[12].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's mother was Ella Letitia Merriweather[13].
  • Among Marjorie Merriweather Post's spouses was Edward Francis Hutton[14].
  • Among Marjorie Merriweather Post's spouses was Joseph Edward Davies[15].
  • Among Marjorie Merriweather Post's spouses was Edward B. Close[16].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post was married to Herbert A. May[17].
  • A child of Marjorie Merriweather Post was Dina Merrill[18].
  • A child of Marjorie Merriweather Post was Eleanor Post Hutton[19].
  • A child of Marjorie Merriweather Post was Adelaide Close Riggs[20].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post worked as a socialite[6].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's professions included art collector[9].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's field of work was entrepreneurship[22].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's field of work was collecting[23].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's field of work was sponsorship[24].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post's education included a stint at George Washington University[25].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post received the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Marjorie Merriweather Post is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Marjorie Merriweather Post was born in Springfield[2]. She was born on March 15, 1887[3]. Her father was C. W. Post[12]. Her mother was Ella Letitia Merriweather[13].

Education

Marjorie Merriweather Post was educated at George Washington University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include socialite[6], philanthropist[7], entrepreneur[8], and art collector[9]. Fields of work include entrepreneurship[22], an academic major[28]; collecting[23]; and sponsorship[24].

Recognition

Marjorie Merriweather Post received the Legion of Honour[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edward Francis Hutton[14], a financier[29], 1875–1962[30], of United States[31]; Joseph Edward Davies[15], a diplomat[32], 1876–1958[33], of United States[34], awarded the Order of Lenin[35]; Edward B. Close[16], a stockbroker[36], 1882–1955[37], of United States[38]; and Herbert A. May[17], a manufacturer[39], 1892–1966[40], of United States[41]. Children include Dina Merrill[18], a film actor[42], 1923–2017[43], of United States[44]; Eleanor Post Hutton[19], a socialite[45], 1909–2006[46], of United States[47]; and Adelaide Close Riggs[20], a philanthropist[48], 1908–1998[49], of United States[50].

Death and Burial

Marjorie Merriweather Post died on September 12, 1973[5]. She died in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[4]. Burial took place at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[11].

Why It Matters

Marjorie Merriweather Post ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (954 views/month, #6,347 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Marjorie Merriweather Post born?

Marjorie Merriweather Post's place of birth was Springfield[2].

Where did Marjorie Merriweather Post die?

Marjorie Merriweather Post passed away in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[4].

Who were Marjorie Merriweather Post's parents?

Marjorie Merriweather Post's father was C. W. Post[12]. Marjorie Merriweather Post's mother was Ella Letitia Merriweather[13].

Who was Marjorie Merriweather Post married to?

Marjorie Merriweather Post's spouses include Edward Francis Hutton[14], Joseph Edward Davies[15], Edward B. Close[16], and Herbert A. May[17].

What did Marjorie Merriweather Post do for work?

Marjorie Merriweather Post worked as socialite[6], philanthropist[7], entrepreneur[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Marjorie Merriweather Post go to school?

Marjorie Merriweather Post was educated at George Washington University[25].

What awards did Marjorie Merriweather Post receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[26].

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  3. [27] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
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  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  23. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Marjorie
    Field of work entrepreneurship, collecting, sponsorship
    Spouse Edward Francis Hutton, Joseph Edward Davies, Edward B. Close +1
    Family name Post
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