Edith Cowan
- January 9, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Edith Cowan |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 2, 1861(1861-08-02) |
| Age | 163 |
| Date Of Death | June 9, 1932, Perth, Australia |
| Birthplace | Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Edith Cowan Biography
| Name | Edith Cowan |
| Birthday | Aug 2 |
| Birth Year | 1861 |
| Place Of Birth | Geraldton |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Mary Eliza Dircksey, Kenneth Brown |
| Spouse | James Cowan |
| Children(s) | Norman Walkinshaw Cowan, MORE |
Edith Cowan is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 2, 1861 in Geraldton, Australia. Nationalist Member of the Parliament of Western Australia from 1921 to 1924. She was known as a strong advocate for women’s health and the welfare of disadvantaged groups.
Her face is on Australia’s $50 bill, which is also true for Ulysses S. Grant in the United States.
She was married to James Cowan in 1879
Edith Cowan Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edith Cowan is one of the richest Politician from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edith Cowan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She lived with her grandmother after studying at Perth boarding school as a teen.
She was a freemason and her portrait is featured on the back of Australia’s $50 note.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Edith Cowan Dating?
According to our records, Edith Cowan married to James Cowan. As of December 1, 2023, Edith Cowan’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Edith Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Edith Cowan celebrates birthday on August 2 of every year.
Why is Edith Cowan a hero?
Edith Cowan overcame a violent past, dedicating her life to social and political reform, and eventually became the first woman elected to Australian parliament. The Aussie Heroes series introduces primary-aged children to heroes who have made a contribution to Australian society.
What is Edith Cowan remembered for?
Edith Cowan was the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament. She narrowly defeated the sitting member on the strength of the work she had done to improve the lot of women, children and the under-privileged. Her election made headlines around the country.
How old was Edith Cowan when she died?
70 years (1861–1932)
Is Edith Cowan a good university?
Edith Cowan University is one of the top public universities in Joondalup, Australia. It is ranked #601-650 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
Why is Edith Cowan on the 50 dollar note?
Dame Edith Cowan is on the 50-dollar note due to her incredible contributions to the welfare and rights of women and children in Australia, as well as being the first woman to be elected to serve in the Australian Parliament.