About Dame Marjorie Bean
Lived 1909 – 2001 (aged 91). Dame Marjorie Bean was a British politician and educator, known for Legislative Council.
Dame Marjorie Louise Bean DBE (25 May 1909 – 16 March 2001) was the first Bermudian woman to be appointed to Bermuda's former Legislative Council. She was a trustee and founding member of the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU).
Life She attended Wilberforce University (in Ohio), Columbia University's Teachers College (in New York City), and the Institute of Education at the University of London.
Awards Bean was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "in recognition of the significant contribution she made to education in Bermuda" in 1968. She was later advanced to Officer (OBE) in 1981, and, lastly, to Dame (DBE) in 1995. In 1977, she was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal.
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Who was Dame Marjorie Bean?
Bermudian politician, educator and philanthropist
When was Dame Marjorie Bean born?
Dame Marjorie Bean was born on 25 May 1909.
When did Dame Marjorie Bean die?
Dame Marjorie Bean died on 16 March 2001.
What was Dame Marjorie Bean's occupation?
Dame Marjorie Bean was a politician and educator.
What was Dame Marjorie Bean known for?
Dame Marjorie Bean was known for Legislative Council.
What nationality was Dame Marjorie Bean?
Dame Marjorie Bean was British.
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