Mary Emma Stillman Harkness

American philanthropist and art collector (1874-1950)
Person human Q62108876
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Mary Emma Stillman Harkness

Summary

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. She was born on January 1, 1874[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on June 6, 1950[5]. She worked as a philanthropist[6], patron of the arts[7], bibliophile[8], and art collector[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness died in New York City[4].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness was born on January 1, 1874[3].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness was born on July 4, 1874[11].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness died on June 6, 1950[5].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness died on January 1, 1950[12].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's father was Thomas Edgar Stillman[14].
  • Among Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's spouses was Edward Harkness[15].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's native language[17].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's professions included bibliophile[8].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness worked as an art collector[9].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness is recorded as female[18].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's Commons category is recorded as Mary Stillman Harkness[20].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's family name is recorded as Harkness[21].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's given name is recorded as Mary[22].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's given name is recorded as Emma[23].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's described at URL is recorded as http://research.frick.org/directoryweb/browserecord.php?-action=browse&-recid=6702[24].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's depicted by is recorded as Mary Stillman Harkness (Benefactress of the Hall)[25].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Women Worldwide[26].
  • Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's described by source is recorded as Notable American Women, 1607-1950: a Biographical Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1874[3] and July 4, 1874[11]. Her father was Thomas Edgar Stillman[14]. English was her native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philanthropist[6], patron of the arts[7], bibliophile[8], and art collector[9].

Personal Life

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness was married to Edward Harkness[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 6, 1950[5] and January 1, 1950[12]. Mary Emma Stillman Harkness died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Mary Emma Stillman Harkness born?

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did Mary Emma Stillman Harkness die?

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's parents?

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's father was Thomas Edgar Stillman[14].

Who was Mary Emma Stillman Harkness married to?

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness's spouses include Edward Harkness[15].

What did Mary Emma Stillman Harkness do for work?

Mary Emma Stillman Harkness worked as philanthropist[6], patron of the arts[7], bibliophile[8], and art collector[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Harkness, Mary Emma Stillman (1874-1950), philanthropist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Harkness, Mary Emma Stillman (1874-1950), philanthropist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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