Mary Lyon
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Summary
Mary Lyon is a human[1]. She was born in Buckland[2]. She was born on February 28, 1797[3]. She passed away in South Hadley[4]. She died on March 5, 1849[5]. She worked as a pedagogue[6], principal[7], and missionary[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mary Lyon's place of birth was Buckland[2].
- Mary Lyon passed away in South Hadley[4].
- Mary Lyon was born on February 28, 1797[3].
- Mary Lyon died on March 5, 1849[5].
- Mary Lyon's father was Aaron Lyon, Jr.[10].
- Mary Lyon's mother was Jemima Taylor[11].
- Mary Lyon held citizenship in United States[12].
- Mary Lyon worked as a pedagogue[6].
- Mary Lyon's professions included principal[7].
- Mary Lyon's professions included missionary[8].
- Mary Lyon was employed by Mount Holyoke College[13].
- Among Mary Lyon's employers was Ipswich Female Seminary[14].
- Mary Lyon received the National Women's Hall of Fame[15].
- Mary Lyon is recorded as female[16].
- Mary Lyon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Mary Lyon's Commons category is recorded as Mary Lyon[18].
- Mary Lyon's archives at is recorded as Mount Holyoke College[19].
- The cause of death was erysipelas[20].
- Mary Lyon's family name is recorded as Lyon[21].
- Mary Lyon's given name is recorded as Mary[22].
- Mary Lyon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
- Mary Lyon's described by source is recorded as A Woman of the Century[24].
- Mary Lyon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
- Mary Lyon's described by source is recorded as Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[26].
- Mary Lyon's described by source is recorded as Biographical dictionary of Christian missions[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Mary Lyon was born in Buckland[2]. She was born on February 28, 1797[3]. Her father was Aaron Lyon, Jr.[10]. Her mother was Jemima Taylor[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], principal[7], and missionary[8]. Employers include Mount Holyoke College[13], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1837[30], headquartered in South Hadley[31] and Ipswich Female Seminary[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1828[34].
Recognition
Mary Lyon received the National Women's Hall of Fame[15].
Death and Burial
Mary Lyon died on March 5, 1849[5]. She passed away in South Hadley[4]. The cause of death was erysipelas[20].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mary Lyon include Mount Holyoke College Mary Lyon Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37].
Why It Matters
Mary Lyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for her include Mount Holyoke College Mary Lyon Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37].
FAQs
Where was Mary Lyon born?
Born in Buckland[2].
Where did Mary Lyon die?
Mary Lyon died in South Hadley[4].
Who were Mary Lyon's parents?
Mary Lyon's father was Aaron Lyon, Jr.[10]. Mary Lyon's mother was Jemima Taylor[11].
What did Mary Lyon do for work?
Mary Lyon worked as pedagogue[6], principal[7], and missionary[8].
What awards did Mary Lyon receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[15].