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Amelie Veiller Van Norman

1844 – 1920

French-born American educator and civic reformer

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Lived 1844 – 1920 (aged 75–76). Amelie Veiller Van Norman was an American proprietor, head teacher, social reformer and suffragist.

Amelie Veiller Van Norman (1844 – November 7, 1920) was a French-born American educator. She was the wife and successor of Rev. Daniel C. Van Norman in the proprietorship of the Van Norman Institute in New York City. She was a leader in movements for civic reform. She was the first president of the Jeanne d'Arc Suffrage League, and the vice-president of Le Lyceum Société des Femmes de France à New York. At the Paris Exposition of 1889, she received a gold medal for her work as an educator. She had an older brother, Louis, and three younger siblings, Emile, Alexis, and Caroline.

She was educated in Paris, New York City, and Philadelphia, also privately by Mesdames Mary-Savary de Passy.

She served as president, Van Norman Educational Institute Company; honorary president, Van Norman Alumnae Association; first vice-president, Allied Arts Association of Brooklyn; treasurer, Flatbush Political Equality League; She was awarded gold and bronze medals at the Paris Exposition; also a diploma for her educational work and success in New York.

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Born
1844, Paris
Birth century
Occupation
Proprietor, head teacher, social reformer, suffragist
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Also known as
Amelie Rebecca Veiller

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Who was Amelie Veiller Van Norman?

French-born American educator and civic reformer (1844-1920)

When was Amelie Veiller Van Norman born?

Amelie Veiller Van Norman was born in 1844 in Paris.

When did Amelie Veiller Van Norman die?

Amelie Veiller Van Norman died on 7 November 1920 in Mount Vernon.

What was Amelie Veiller Van Norman's occupation?

Amelie Veiller Van Norman was a proprietor, head teacher, social reformer and suffragist.

What nationality was Amelie Veiller Van Norman?

Amelie Veiller Van Norman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Amelie Veiller Van Norman

· Wikidata: Q113700302

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