Mary Ritter Beard Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Husband, Net Worth

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Mary Ritter Beard (Mary Ritter)

Last Updated: 21 Feb, 2023 | Views: 102

Age: 82

Profession: Historical Women

Other Profession(s): Author, Activist, Historian

Famous For: Women's rights activist

Higher Education: DePauw University

Mary Ritter Beard Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
05 Aug, 1876 (82 Years 8 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Indiana
Birth District
Indianapolis
Birth Sign
Leo
Nationalities
American
Died on
14 Aug, 1958
Cause of Death
Kidney Failure

Mary Ritter Beard Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Mary Ritter Beard, a well-known American historian, was born in Indiana. American historian, suffragist, and social activist Mary Ritter Beard was brought up in a home that valued education and supported her in following her passions. She graduated from DePauw University with a degree in ancient studies and continued her education at Oxford University in England. Her father was a lawyer who had fought in the Civil War as a colonel. The Republican Party, Methodism, and temperance were all part of the family heritage. Mary was raised in suburban comfort in a middle-class neighborhood.

Mary Ritter Beard Career:

Mary actively opposed the First and Second Wars and was a pacifist and peace activist. She was active in the labour movement and a supporter of workers' rights.

Beard was involved in numerous other political and social concerns in addition to her advocacy for women's rights. 

Mary Ritter Beard Books

Mary authored a number of publications on the subject, including "Women as Force in History" (1946), regarded as a seminal work in the study of women in history.

The history for women's rights in the USA is Beard's area of expertise. She was a founding member of the National Women's Party and actively involved in the fight for women's suffrage. 

Mary Ritter Beard Contribution:

For her contribution to history and social activity, Beard won multiple awards throughout her career. 

Mary was a fellow of the American Academy of Sciences and Arts and won many honours for her advocacy work for women's rights and other social causes.

Mary Ritter Beard Unknown Facts:

Mary is still regarded as one of the founders of women's history and feminist movement and left a legacy of significant works on the subject of women's rights.

Mary Ritter Beard Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 163 cm
In Meters 1.63 m
In feet & Inches 5'4"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 58 Kg
In Pounds 127 lbs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black

Mary Ritter Beard Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Spouse
Charles Austin Beard
Son(s)
William
Daughter(s)
Miriam
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