Mary McLeod Bethune

American educator and civil rights leader (1875-1955)
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Mary McLeod Bethune
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Mary McLeod Bethune

Summary

Mary McLeod Bethune is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Mayesville[2]. She was born on July 10, 1875[3]. She died in Daytona Beach[4]. She died on May 18, 1955[5]. She worked as a teacher[6], journalist[7], politician[8], writer[9], and human rights defender[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Mary McLeod Bethune's place of birth was Mayesville[2].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune passed away in Daytona Beach[4].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10, 1875[3].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955[5].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune worked as a teacher[6].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune worked as a journalist[7].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune's professions included politician[8].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune worked as a writer[9].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune's professions included human rights defender[10].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune worked as a suffragist[14].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune held the position of president[15].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune held the position of president[16].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was educated at Barber–Scotia College[17].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was educated at Moody Bible Institute[18].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune's education included a stint at Johnson C. Smith University[19].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune received the Spingarn Medal[20].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune received the National Women's Hall of Fame[21].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune received the Florida Women's Hall of Fame[22].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was a member of National Association of Colored Women's Clubs[23].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was a member of National Council of Negro Women[24].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was a member of Black Cabinet[25].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was a member of Council on African Affairs[26].
  • Mary McLeod Bethune was a member of Florida State Teachers Association[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mayesville[2], Mary McLeod Bethune… she was born on July 10, 1875[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at Barber–Scotia College[17], a historically black college or university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30]; Moody Bible Institute[18], a higher education institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33], headquartered in Chicago[34]; and Johnson C. Smith University[19], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1867[37], headquartered in Charlotte[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6], journalist[7], politician[8], writer[9], human rights defender[10], and suffragist[14]. Positions held include president[15], a corporate title[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Spingarn Medal[20], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1914[42]; National Women's Hall of Fame[21], a 501(c)(3) organization[43], in United States[44], founded in 1969[45]; and Florida Women's Hall of Fame[22], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1982[48].

Death and Burial

Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955[5]. She died in Daytona Beach[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[49].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mary McLeod Bethune include Bethune-Cookman University[50], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1904[53].

Why It Matters

Mary McLeod Bethune has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for her include Bethune-Cookman University[50], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1904[53].

FAQs

Where was Mary McLeod Bethune born?

Mary McLeod Bethune's place of birth was Mayesville[2].

Where did Mary McLeod Bethune die?

Mary McLeod Bethune passed away in Daytona Beach[4].

What did Mary McLeod Bethune do for work?

Mary McLeod Bethune worked as teacher[6], journalist[7], politician[8], writer[9], and human rights defender[10].

Where did Mary McLeod Bethune go to school?

Mary McLeod Bethune was educated at Barber–Scotia College[17], Moody Bible Institute[18], and Johnson C. Smith University[19].

What awards did Mary McLeod Bethune receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal[20], National Women's Hall of Fame[21], and Florida Women's Hall of Fame[22].

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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Residence Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
    Described by source Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.), Online Biographical Dictionary of the Woman Suffrage Movement in the United States, Notable Black American Women +4
    Occupation teacher, journalist, politician +5
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject African diaspora, Black Teacher Archive Wikidata Project
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