Kathleen M. Richardson
1928-2019 Canadian philanthropist
About Kathleen M. Richardson
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 91).
Kathleen Margaret Richardson, (May 5, 1928 – September 14, 2019) was a Canadian philanthropist, businesswoman and arts supporter.
Biography Richardson attended Kelvin High School in Winnipeg and received a B.A. from the University of Manitoba in 1949.
She was president of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet from 1957 to 1961 and served as honorary president since 1963. She headed the Kathleen M. Richardson Foundation. In 1973, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1993. In 2005, she was awarded the Order of Manitoba, and in 2007, the RCA Medal.
She died on September 14, 2019, at the age of 91.
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Who was Kathleen M. Richardson?
1928-2019 Canadian philanthropist
When was Kathleen M. Richardson born?
Kathleen M. Richardson was born on 5 May 1928 in Winnipeg.
When did Kathleen M. Richardson die?
Kathleen M. Richardson died on 14 September 2019 in Winnipeg.
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