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Margaret Chanler Aldrich
American nurse and author / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Margaret Livingston Aldrich, also known as Angel of Puerto Rico (née Chanler; October 31, 1870 – March 19, 1963), was an American philanthropist, poet, nurse, and woman's suffrage advocate and prominent member of the Astor family. She was primarily known to be the owner of Rokeby in Barrytown, New York which she purchased from her siblings. Aldrich was a daughter of John Winthrop Chanler and wife of Richard Aldrich.
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Margaret Chanler Aldridge | |
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![]() Aldrich, c. 1919 | |
Born | Margaret Livingston Chanler (1870-10-31)October 31, 1870 |
Died | March 19, 1963(1963-03-19) (aged 92) Red Hook, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, poet, nurse and advocate |
Known for | Owner of Rokeby |
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