Ann Rockefeller Roberts
Appearance
Ann Rockefeller Roberts | |
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Born | |
Died | December 18, 2024 | (aged 90)
Parent(s) | Nelson Rockefeller Mary Clark |
Family | Rockefeller family |
Ann Rockefeller Roberts (May 12, 1934 – December 18, 2024) was a Native American activist. She was the eldest daughter of Nelson A. Rockefeller, the 49th governor of New York and the 41st vice president of the United States.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Roberts was born in Manhattan, New York on May 12, 1934.[1] She founded the Fund of the Four Directions, which gave grants to organizations working for Native Americans.[1] Roberts was also among the founding members of Women's World Banking.[1]
Roberts was married and divorced thrice. She had three children from her first marriage.[1] Roberts died on December 18, 2024, at the age of 90.[1]
Books
[edit]Roberts was the author of two books.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Sam (20 December 2024). "Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90". The New York Times.
- ^ Atwell, Tom (2012-08-19). "Author Q & A: Roads scholar". Press Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "A gem at the first order". The Bangor Daily News. 1990-10-27. p. 57. Retrieved 2024-12-21.