Obituary of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (born July 3, 1860 in Hartford. Connecticut) was a novelist, writer, and academic who was best known being a utopian feminist serving as a role model for future generations of feminists and was best remembered for her 1892 short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Charlotte died on August 17, 1935 and her death was reportedly because of suicide by chloroform poisoning. She passed away at age 75.

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Perkins Gilman, Charlotte
    • Common Name: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: July 03, 1860
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Charlotte Perkins Stetson
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Humanist
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Charlotte's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Charlotte Perkins
    • Father: Frederic Beecher Perkins (1828-1899)
    • Mother: Mary Perkins (1828-1893)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Charles Walter Stetson (married 1884-divorced 1894)
      • Houghton Gilman (married 1900-1934, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Katharine Beecher Stetson (1885-1979)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 17 1935 at age 75
  • Place: Pasadena, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (chloroform poisoning)

Category Tags:

NovelistWriter Academic American Born on July 3rd Born in 1860 Born in ConnecticutDied in 1935Died at age 75Died from Suicide

Charlotte's Notable Roles:

  • The Yellow Wallpaper

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-20 11:45:59
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