When was Margaret Mead born?

Margaret Mead was born on December 16, 1901 in Philadelphia.

How many days has Margaret Mead lived?

Margaret Mead has lived approximately 28,094 days (lifespan to date of death). Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

Who shares a birthday with Margaret Mead?

Notable people born on December 16 (same month and day) are listed at https://dayze.com/born-on/12-16. Agents can also call the Dayze MCP tool notable_pack for birthday_peers on slug margaret-mead.

What does Margaret Mead do?

Margaret Mead is known as a Anthropologist.

When did Margaret Mead die?

Margaret Mead passed away on November 15, 1978.

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Margaret Mead

American anthropologist (1901-1978)

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Occupation

Anthropologist

Born in

Philadelphia

Born

December 16, 1901

Zodiac

Sagittarius

28,094

days lived

age at death

Born

December 16, 1901 in 🇺🇸Philadelphia

Died

November 15, 1978 (aged 76)

Zodiac

♐︎Sagittarius·ox 🐂

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Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist, author and speaker, who appeared frequently in the mass media during the mid-twentieth century.

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Sun Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

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Moon Sign

Pisces♓︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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Planetary positions calculated for December 16, 1901

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Michael Rockefeller

Anthropologist

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1978

Day 28,093

Age 76

Death of Margaret Mead

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Nov 15, 1978

Margaret Mead dies in New York City.

1975

Day 26,679

Age 73

AAAS President

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Jan 1, 1975

Served as president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

1973

Day 25,949

Age 71

Lila Acheson Wallace Reader's Digest Award

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96%

Jan 1, 1973

Received the Lila Acheson Wallace Reader's Digest Award.

1969

Day 24,488

Age 67

Good Housekeeping Award

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96%

Jan 1, 1969

Received the Good Housekeeping Award.

Day 24,488

Age 67

Boydston Award

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96%

Jan 1, 1969

Received the Boydston Award.

Day 24,488

Age 67

Publication of Culture and Commitment

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96%

Jan 1, 1969

Published 'Culture and Commitment: A Study of the Generation Gap'.

1964

Day 22,661

Age 62

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Jan 1, 1935

Divorced from her second husband, Reo Fortune.

Day 12,069

Age 33

Publication of Sex and Temperament

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96%

Jan 1, 1935

Published 'Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies'.

1929

Day 9,878

Age 27

PhD from Columbia University

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Jan 1, 1929

Received her PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University.

1928

Day 9,512

Age 26

Marriage to Reo Fortune

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Jan 1, 1928

Married her second husband, Reo Fortune.

Day 9,512

Age 26

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Jan 1, 1923

Married her first husband, Luther Cressman.

Day 7,686

Age 21

BA from Barnard College

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96%

Jan 1, 1923

Graduated from Barnard College with a BA degree.

1919

Day 6,225

Age 17

Enrolled at Barnard College

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96%

Jan 1, 1919

Enrolled at Barnard College, Columbia University.

1901

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Born in Philadelphia

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Dec 16, 1901

Margaret Mead was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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