Charles A. Dana (philanthropist)
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Charles Anderson Dana (April 25, 1881 – November 27, 1975) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist who founded the Dana Foundation and the Dana Corporation.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Assembly for the 27th District, Preceded by ...
Charles A. Dana | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly for the 27th District | |
In office January 1, 1912 – December 31, 1912 | |
Preceded by | Walter R. Herrick |
Succeeded by | Raymond B. Carver |
In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Beverley R. Robinson |
Succeeded by | Walter R. Herrick |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Anderson Dana (1881-04-25)April 25, 1881 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 27, 1975(1975-01-27) (aged 93) Wilton, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Agnes Ladson
(m. 1912; div. 1938)Eleanor Naylor Stafford
(m. 1940) |
Relations | Charles Anderson Dana (uncle) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Columbia University Columbia Law School |
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