Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1890(1890-04-07)
Age	134
Date Of Death	1998-05-14
Birthplace	Minneapolis
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Aries

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biography

Marjory Stoneman Douglas is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on April 7, 1890 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Miami Herald writer who dedicated her columns and her most popular nonfiction book to the conservation of the Florida Everglades.

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The father of her mother was original editor of the Miami Herald, when it was still on the Miami Evening Record stage.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Net Worth

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

She joined the staff of writers at The Miami Herald, first as reporter for society and later in the role of editorial writer making use of the latter to advocate for the equality of race, women’s rights as well as environmentalalism.

Her most well-known publication The Everglades: River of Grass was published in the following year, the same year that the park was officially opened. It attempted to dispel misperceptions and also to increase awareness of the importance of the wetlands.

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Who is Marjory Stoneman Douglas Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Marjory Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marjory Stoneman Douglas celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Marjory Stoneman Douglas

1. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an American journalist, author, and environmentalist.
2. She is best known for her book “The Everglades: River of Grass.”
3. Douglas was a fierce advocate for the preservation of the Florida Everglades.
4. She lived to be 108 years old and remained active in environmental causes until her death.
5. In 1993, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton.
6. Douglas played a key role in establishing Everglades National Park in 1947.
7. She also helped found Friends of the Everglades in 1969.
8. Douglas’ activism inspired generations of environmentalists and conservationists.
9. Her legacy continues through organizations like The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center.
10. A high school in Parkland, Florida is named after her to honor her contributions to the community and environment

What name did Marjory Stoneman give to the Everglades?

Her tireless efforts earned her several variations of the nickname “ Grande Dame of the Everglades ” as well as the hostility of agricultural and business interests looking to benefit from land development in Florida.

How did Marjory Stoneman Douglas impact Florida?

Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s 1947 best seller, The Everglades: River of Grass, raised America’s consciousness and transformed the Florida Everglades from an area that was looked upon as a useless swamp – to be drained and developed commercially – to a national park that is seen as a valuable environmental resource to be …

How old was Marjory Stoneman Douglas when she died?

108 years (1890–1998)

Why is Marjory Stoneman Douglas the mother of the Everglades?

In the course of her long life, Douglas saw the population of Florida explode before her eyes, and lent her voice towards the protection of the dwindling wild places in Florida. Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who became known as “The Mother of the Everglades” was born and grew up far from the wilds of Florida.

Who found the Everglades?

Here are two very important people who helped establish Everglades National Park: Ernest F. Coe. Marjory Stoneman Douglas.