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Zelia Hoffman

1867 – 1929

American born horticulturalist who moved to Britain where she was an active Liberal Party politician

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Lived 1867 – 1929 (aged 62). Zelia Hoffman was a British politician.

Zelia Krumbhaar Hoffman née Zelia Krumbhaar Preston, (1 April 1867 – 14 September 1929) was an American horticulturalist who moved to Britain where she was an active Liberal Party politician.

Background Zelia Krumbhaar Preston was born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1867. Her father was G.R. Preston, President of the Hibernian National Bank of New Orleans. She married Charles Frederick Hoffman, who died in 1919. She moved to Britain in 1919 and became a British subject in 1928.

International Garden Club

Zelia Hoffman founded the International Garden Club, Inc. to promote formal gardens. In 1914, she leased from the City of New York, Bartow-Pell Mansion, which had been empty for many years. The mansion housed the club and the club undertook preservation and restoration work at the mansion.

Politics Zelia Hoffman was Vice President of the North Norfolk Liberal Association, and President of the North Ward branch. She was a Liberal candidate for the North Norfolk division at the 1929 General Election. She died just months after the election.

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Who was Zelia Hoffman?

American born horticulturalist who moved to Britain where she was an active Liberal Party politician

When was Zelia Hoffman born?

Zelia Hoffman was born on 1 April 1867.

When did Zelia Hoffman die?

Zelia Hoffman died on 14 September 1929.

What was Zelia Hoffman's occupation?

Zelia Hoffman was a politician.

What nationality was Zelia Hoffman?

Zelia Hoffman was British.

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· Wikipedia: Zelia Hoffman

· Wikidata: Q27825388

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