Edith Windsor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edith Windsor
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Jun 20, 1929(1929-06-20)
Age	95
Date Of Death	September 12, 2017, Manhattan, New York, NY
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Gemini

Edith Windsor Biography

Edith Windsor is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on June 20, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. American LGBT rights activist and a technology manager at IBM. She is known for her work in the Supreme Court case of United States v. Windsor, which was considered a landmark legal victory for the same-sex marriage movement in the United States.

Her death was referred to and honored by a variety of celebrities including Bill Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, and Dianne Feinstein.

She was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Celia Schlain. She would go on to marry Judith Kasen in 2016.

Edith Windsor Net Worth

Edith Windsor is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edith Windsor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She received her bachelor’s degree from Temple University in 1950. In 1955, she began pursuing a master’s degree in mathematics, which she obtained from New York University in 1957. She fell in love with a fellow classmate at Temple University. Although she would marry Saul Windsor, they later divorced due to her love for women.

She has received a variety of awards for her work as an activist including the Susan B. Anthony Award in February of 2012 as well as the New York City Council Award in June of 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Edith Windsor Dating?

According to our records, Edith Windsor married to Judith Kasen , Thea Clara Spyer. As of December 1, 2023, Edith Windsor’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Edith Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edith Windsor celebrates birthday on June 20 of every year.

Why was United States v. Windsor important?

In a landmark decision issued on June 27, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of DOMA is unconstitutional and that the federal government cannot discriminate against married lesbian and gay couples for the purposes of determining federal benefits and protections.

How old was Edith Windsor?

88 years (1929–2017)

Is DOMA still in effect?

United States. On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that section three of the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) is unconstitutional and that the federal government cannot discriminate against married lesbian and gay couples for the purposes of determining federal benefits and protections.

Which president was responsible for passing the Defense of Marriage Act?

The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is a United States federal law passed by the 104th United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.

When did Edith Windsor get married?

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