Margaret Mead

1901–1978 (age 77)

Anthropologist

Biography

Margaret Mead, the renowned anthropologist born in 1901, used her curious mind and compassionate spirit to illuminate the richness of cultures around the world.

She rests in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, and her groundbreaking work continues to inspire scholars and dreamers alike.

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