Abraham Flexner

1866–1959 (age 93)

educator

About Abraham Flexner

Abraham Flexner (1866–1959) lived to age 93. They were an educator. Born in Louisville, they died in Falls Church. They are buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in Kentucky.

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