Rosa Nachmanson
Swedish philanthropist
About Rosa Nachmanson
Lived 1852 – 1916 (aged 64). Rosa Nachmanson was a Swedish.
Rosalie (Rosa) Nachmanson née Davidson (20 March 18529 November 1916) was a Swedish philanthropist and charity worker. She was the daughter of conditor Wilhelm Davidson who opened the known restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm in the mid-1800s.
Nachmanson was an active philanthropist throughout her life, and made her home a center for artists. After her death she left a fortune of 3.5 million (SEK). Half of the money was to be handed over to people close to her and the rest was to be given to several charity health care causes. Nachmanson was one of the biggest donors to the construction of the Stockholm Concert Hall through her will.
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Who was Rosa Nachmanson?
Swedish philanthropist
When was Rosa Nachmanson born?
Rosa Nachmanson was born on 20 March 1852.
When did Rosa Nachmanson die?
Rosa Nachmanson died on 9 November 1916.
What nationality was Rosa Nachmanson?
Rosa Nachmanson was Swedish.
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