Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans

Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans (February 21, 1920 – January 25, 2012) was an American heiress and philanthropist. She was the granddaughter of Benjamin N. Duke and the great-granddaughter of Washington Duke, both tobacco and energy tycoons who helped start Duke University. Semans is remembered for her support and work towards promoting the arts and humanities through various philanthropic entities.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 21, 1920
Birth nameMary Duke Biddle
Birth place
New York City
Date of deathJanuary 25, 2012
Place of death
Durham North Carolina , Duke University Hospital
Education
Duke University
Parents
Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Jr.
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External resources

  1. http://video.unctv.org/video/2193197844
  2. http://www.dukeendowment.org
  3. http://www.marydukebiddlefoundation.org