Charles A. Dana (philanthropist)

Charles Anderson Dana (April 25, 1881 November 27, 1975) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist who founded the Dana Foundation and the Dana Corporation.

Charles A. Dana
Member of the New York State Assembly for the 27th District
In office
January 1, 1912  December 31, 1912
Preceded byWalter R. Herrick
Succeeded byRaymond B. Carver
In office
January 1, 1910  December 31, 1910
Preceded byBeverley R. Robinson
Succeeded byWalter R. Herrick
Personal details
Born
Charles Anderson Dana

(1881-04-25)April 25, 1881
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1975(1975-01-27) (aged 93)
Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Agnes Ladson
(m. 1912; div. 1938)

Eleanor Naylor Stafford
(m. 1940)
RelationsCharles Anderson Dana (uncle)
Children4
Alma materColumbia University
Columbia Law School
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