Mary Earhart
American aviation pioneer and author (1897–1939)
1897 — 1939
Quick Facts
Profession
American aviation pioneer and author (1897–1939)
Born
July 24, 1897
Died
1939 (age ~42)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
journalist, aircraft pilot, travel writer
United StatesBorn in AtchisonDied in Howland Island
1897
Born in Atchison (1897-07-24)
1915
EducationStudied at St. Paul Central High School (1915–1916)
1919
EducationStudied at Columbia University (1919–1920)
1933
AwardGold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers
1939
Died in Howland Island
About
Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviator and aviation pioneer who became one of the most celebrated figures of early flight.
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Who is Mary Earhart?+
Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviator and aviation pioneer who became one of the most celebrated figures of early flight.
What does the name Mary mean?+
The name Mary means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is of English origin.
When was Mary Earhart born?+
Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897.
When did Mary Earhart die?+
Mary Earhart died in 1939, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.
The name Mary is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mary — July 24, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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