About Clara Abbott
Lived 1857 – 1924 (aged 66). Clara Abbott was an American business executive.
Clara Abbott (1857–1924) was an American business executive. She was the first woman who served as a corporate director in America. She served on the board of Abbott Laboratories from 1900 to 1908 and from 1911 to 1924 before the company was publicly listed. She was married to the company's founder, Wallace Abbott. In her will, she left 12,000 shares of Abbott Laboratories stock to be used "in furtherance of my beloved husband’s profession and work". Her will included a provision to establish a charity for Abbott employees.
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Who was Clara Abbott?
American business executive
When was Clara Abbott born?
Clara Abbott was born on 14 December 1857 in Pomfret.
When did Clara Abbott die?
Clara Abbott died on 2 January 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What was Clara Abbott's occupation?
Clara Abbott was a business executive.
What nationality was Clara Abbott?
Clara Abbott was American.
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