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Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller (* 9. September 1839 in Wadsworth, Ohio; † 12. März 1915 in Pocantico Hills, Tarrytown, New York) war die Ehefrau von John Davison Rockefeller. Laura Celestia, in der Familie „Cettie“ genannt, war die jüngere von zwei Töchtern.
Laura Spelman Rockefeller was an abolitionist, philanthropist, and the wife of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. She was the mother of five children, a supporter of Spelman College, and the namesake of a memorial fund and a foundation.
5. Sept. 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Laura Spelman Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller and a prominent philanthropist. Find out how she supported education, social causes, and the church, and how her husband honored her after her death.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Laura Spelman Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller and a devoted mother, teacher, and churchgoer. Discover how she influenced her family, her husband's philanthropy, and the Rockefeller Archive Center.
9. Apr. 2024 · Seine Frau Laura Spelman Rockefeller engagierte sich für Bürgerrechte und die Gleichstellung von Frauen. Etwa 85 Prozent der vornehmlich schwarzen Studentinnen erhielten ein Stipendium. Hier studierte unter anderem die spätere Ehefrau von Martin Luther King, Alberta, ab dem Alter von 15 Jahren.
Laura Spelman Rockefeller was an American educator and philanthropist. She was also the wife of 'Standard Oil' co-founder John D. Rockefeller. Since childhood, she followed her parents' religious values. Spelman was an abolitionist and an active member of the Congregational Church.
29. Juni 2023 · Learn how John D. Rockefeller and his wife Laura Spelman Rockefeller supported the education of Black girls and women at Spelman College in 1882. See how the college continues to prepare scholar-activists and seek more scholarships for students.
