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Martha Cohen (Martha Ruth Block) was born on 1920 in Calgary, Alberta, is an A 20th-century canadian philanthropist. Discover Martha Cohen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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Martha Ruth Block |
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95 years old |
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1920, 1920 |
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1920 |
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Calgary, Alberta |
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26 February, 2015 |
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Oman
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Martha Cohen Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Martha Cohen Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Cohen worth at the age of 95 years old? Martha Cohen’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Oman. We have estimated Martha Cohen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
She founded it with her husband Harry B. Cohen (1912–1990), who was also a philanthropist.
Cohen and five other women primarily were the ones to fundraise $45 million to build the Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts.
Cohen was born in 1920 in Calgary, Alberta to parents Rebecca and Peter Block.
She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 1940, and a Master Diploma of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 1945.
She was a member of the Order of Canada and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary in 1982.
In 1982, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary and in 1995 received a Honorary Bachelor of Applied Communications from Mount Royal College.
In 1983, Cohen's husband Harry donated $1 million to have a theatre named at the Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts in honor of Martha Cohen's birthday.
Martha Ruth Cohen, CM, LLD (née Block; 1920 – February 26, 2015) was a Canadian community activist and philanthropist.
She spearheaded a variety of major civic projects, including construction of the $45 million Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts.
As chairwoman of the board of directors at Mount Royal College, she oversaw the construction of a new campus and was the first woman to head a higher educational institution in Alberta.
Cohen died on February 26, 2015.
Her 30-piece art collection made headlines when it was auctioned off.
The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation is a private family foundation which provides grants primarily to Calgary-based charities.
After her death on February 26, 2015, the Dr. Martha Cohen School was named in her honour.
On May 4, 2015, the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) announced that it would name a new Middle School (located in New Brighton/Copperfield) after Martha Cohen and described her as one of the city's foremost humanitarians and philanthropists.
In April, 2017, the CBE formally opened the Dr. Martha Cohen School at 1750 New Brighton Drive S.E. It will provide educational programming for approximately 900 students (Grades 5-9).
