Pauline Agassiz Shaw, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pauline Agassiz Shaw

Swiss-born American philanthropist, social reformer

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1841

Place of Birth: Neuchâtel, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1917

Profession: suffragette

Nationality: United States, Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Pauline Agassiz Shaw (February 6, 1841 – February 10, 1917) was an American philanthropist and social reformer who opened day nurseries, settlement houses, and other establishments in Boston to help new immigrants and the poor.
She financed public kindergartens (one decade later this concept was adopted by the Boston Public Schools), and co-founded America's first trade school, the North Bennet Street School.
She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights.