Frannie Peabody
American activist and preservationist
About Frannie Peabody
Lived 1903 – 2001 (aged 98). Frannie Peabody was an American preservationist and hIV/AIDS activist.
Frances W. Peabody (April 18, 1903 – June 26, 2001), known as Frannie, was an HIV/AIDS activist.
Her work as an activist began at the age of 80 when her eldest grandchild was diagnosed with AIDS and continued for 18 years until her death in 2001. She helped establish The AIDS Project, which became Maine's largest AIDS service organization, and co-founded the Peabody House assisted living facility.
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Who was Frannie Peabody?
American activist and preservationist (1903–2001)
When was Frannie Peabody born?
Frannie Peabody was born on 18 April 1903.
When did Frannie Peabody die?
Frannie Peabody died on 26 June 2001.
What was Frannie Peabody's occupation?
Frannie Peabody was a preservationist and hIV/AIDS activist.
What nationality was Frannie Peabody?
Frannie Peabody was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frannie Peabody. https://biography.guide/frannie-peabody/
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