Mary Baker Eddy
1821–1910 (age 89)
religious leader
Biography
Mary Baker Eddy was a pioneering religious leader whose vision reshaped spiritual life for many; as the founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist, she authored Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and championed the healing power of prayer.
Her compassion extended through the schools, publications, and humanitarian efforts she inspired, leaving a lasting influence on seekers of spiritual understanding and charitable action, and she is honored at Mount Auburn Cemetery.