Susan Blow June 7, 1843

Susan Blow June 7, 1843

Full Name: Susan Blow [Susan Elizabeth Blow]
Nationality:America

Profession: Educator and Kindergarten Director
Why Famous: Known as the “Mother of the Kindergarten,” Blow opened the first successful public Kindergarten in the United States.

By the time of her death in 1916, more than 400 cities had kindergartens in the public schools.

Born: June 7, 1843
Star Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died: March 27, 1916 (aged 72)
Cause of Death: Natural causes

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