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Ruth Forbes Young

1903 – 1998

American philanthropist & painter

Painter Philanthropist

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About Ruth Forbes Young

Lived 1903 – 1998 (aged 94). Ruth Forbes Young was an American painter and philanthropist.

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Important facts

Born

4 October 1903, Milton

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 March 1998, Berkeley

Occupation

Painter, philanthropist

Nationality

United States

Education

Art Students League of New York

Also known as

Ruth Forbes, Ruth Forbes Paine, Ruth Paine, Ruth Forbes Paine Young, Ruth F. Young

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ruth Forbes Young's

Augustus Edward Hough Love

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruth Forbes Young?

American philanthropist & painter

When was Ruth Forbes Young born?

Ruth Forbes Young was born on 4 October 1903 in Milton.

When did Ruth Forbes Young die?

Ruth Forbes Young died on 5 March 1998 in Berkeley.

What was Ruth Forbes Young's occupation?

Ruth Forbes Young was a painter and philanthropist.

What nationality was Ruth Forbes Young?

Ruth Forbes Young was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruth Forbes Young

· Wikidata: Q16014056

· DBpedia: Ruth Forbes Young

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