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Irving Fisher

American economist and statistician (1867–1947).

Born February 7th, 1867 in Saugerties.

Died April 29th, 1947 at 80 years old in New York City.

Occupations
economist, inventor, statistician
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Florence Foster Jenkins (1868 – 1944), an New York-born philanthropist, singer, and entertainment icon, passed away on November 26, 1944 in New York City, aged 76. Florence Foster Jenkins was born in Pennsylvania in 1868 and she relocated to New York City in 1907. She was known as a passionate philanthropist and was incredibly determined in her dedicated service to the New York music scene, particularly for its young talents. She often funded recitals and performances, as well as scholarships to enable less privileged children to attend music schools. As an entertainer, she gained fame for her notoriously poor singing performances, which she believed demonstrated her own unique style. Florence Foster Jenkins developed a strong following and her own repertoire and is today remembered as a beloved icon of twentieth-century culture. Throughout her life, Florence Foster Jenkins demonstrated a philanthropic spirit and enjoyed bringing joy to others through music. She will long be remembered for her contributions to music and charity.

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Ella Fitzgerald

Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News.

Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old

Ella Fitzgerald

Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News.

Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old

Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life. John Muir