About Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith founded Smith College in 1870 with the substantial estate she inherited from her father, who was a wealthy farmer, and her six siblings, who had all predeceased her.

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Occupation: founder
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 27, 1796
Died: June 12, 1870

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Sophia Smith

founder of Smith College (1796-1870)

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