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Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth

1846 – 1917

American vice-consul and educator

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About Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth

Lived 1846 – 1917 (aged 70–71). Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth was an American diplomat and writer.

Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth (December 29, 1846 – 1917) was an American educator and vice-consul for Canton, China. In 1873, she was named a clerk at the Boston custom house.

Chenoweth founded the Colonel Timothy Bigelow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Society for Psychical Research in London. (1880), Child Life in China (1882) and Colonel John Hazeltine, an Undistinguished Citizen (1900).

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Important facts

Born

29 December 1846, Louisville

Birth century

19th century

Died

1917

Occupation

Diplomat, writer

Nationality

United States

Employers

Smith College

Also known as

Caroline Van Densen Chenoweth, Caroline Van Densen, Mrs. Bernard Peel Chenoweth, Caroline Van Dusen Chenoweth

People in Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth?

American vice-consul and educator

When was Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth born?

Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth was born on 29 December 1846 in Louisville.

When did Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth die?

Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth died in 1917.

What was Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth's occupation?

Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth was a diplomat and writer.

What nationality was Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth?

Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth

· Wikidata: Q30574857

· DBpedia: Caroline Van Deusen Chenoweth

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