Biddy Mason, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Biddy Mason

American business woman

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1818

Place of Birth: Hancock County, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jan-1891

Profession: midwife, nurse, philanthropist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biddy Mason (August 15, 1818 – January 15, 1891) was an African-American nurse and a Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist.
She is the founder of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California.
Born a slave, she developed a variety of skills and developed knowledge of medicine, child care, and livestock care.
In California, she successfully petitioned a court for her freedom.