Flora Stone Mather
Flora Stone Mather (April 8, 1852 – January 19, 1909) was a prominent philanthropist and advocate supporting religious, social welfare, and educational institutions in Cleveland, Ohio. Her leadership and generosity, directed toward promoting the education of women, led to Western Reserve University's College for Women being renamed in 1931 as the Flora Stone Mather College for Women.
Flora Stone Mather | |
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Mather, circa 1870 to 1890 | |
| Born | April 8, 1852 Cleveland, Ohio, US |
| Died | January 19, 1909 (aged 56) Bratenahl, Ohio, US |
| Alma mater | Cleveland Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, social welfare advocate |
| Known for | Support of religious, social welfare and educational institutions |
| Spouse | Samuel Mather |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Amasa Stone (father); Helen Hay Whitney (niece) |
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