Ann Rockefeller Roberts (May 12, 1934 – December 18, 2024) was a Native American activist. She was the eldest daughter of
Nelson A. Rockefeller, the 49th
governor of New York
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and the 41st
vice president of the United States
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.
Life and career
Roberts was born in
Manhattan
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,
New York
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on May 12, 1934.
She founded the Fund of the Four Directions, which gave grants to organizations working for Native Americans.
Roberts was also among the founding members of
Women's World Banking
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Mission and vision
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.
Roberts was married and divorced thrice. She had three children from her first marriage to
Robert Laughlin Pierson.
Roberts died on December 18, 2024, at the age of 90.
Books
Roberts was the author of two books.
References
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1934 births
2024 deaths
Rockefeller family
Activists from Manhattan