Phoebe Snetsinger

Phoebe Snetsinger, née Burnett (9 June 1931, Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA - November 23, 1999, Madagascar), a resident of Webster Groves, Missouri, was a birder famous for having seen over 8,398 species by the time of her death, at the time more than anyone else in history. As the daughter of advertising magnate Leo Burnett, she inherited a small fortune which she used to fund numerous trips in pursuit of her hobby.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 09, 1931
Birth namePhoebe Burnett
Birth place
Illinois , Lake Zurich Illinois , United States
Nationality
United States
Date of deathNovember 23, 1999
Place of death
Madagascar
Residence
Webster Groves Missouri
Education
Swarthmore College
Parents
Known for
Birdwatching

Search

Phoebe Snetsinger on Wikipedia