Thomas Jefferson Coolidge

1831–1920 (age 89)

Businessman/Diplomat

Biography

Thomas Jefferson Coolidge was a businessman and diplomat whose career reflected the expansive ambitions of late 19th–century America; he navigated both the boardroom and international affairs with equal skill. His service overseas and at home strengthened economic ties and fostered cross-cultural dialogue.

Known for his civility and sense of civic duty, he supported educational and charitable initiatives that benefited the Boston area, and today Mount Auburn Cemetery holds his memory as a reminder of a life shaped by service.