Marjorie Merriweather Post - Philanthropist | Mini Bio | BIO

Born in Illinois in 1887, Marjorie Merriweather Post inherited the Postum Cereal Company, which later became the General Foods Corporation, at 27 upon the death of her father. Though a shrewd businesswoman and dedicated philanthropist, she is most remembered for her extravagant tastes, which included many lavish homes and possessions. Post died on September 9, 1973, in Washington, D.C. #Biography
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I just left the Hillwood estate. Breathtaking! My favorite part was the kitchen, the pavilion and the 1920 exhibit.

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I'm looking for her whole biography... Ms Post was an extremely interesting lady.

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There is a show on Discovery Plus called, “The Foods that made America.” It’s is amazing!!! You will learn everything about her and about so many more people.

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OG Silver Sister! Looked great, stayed young, but always elegant & original

[@drewhendley]

Marjorie was a genius!

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I think CW would be proud of Margorie

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A little like Barbara Hutton, looking for the ideal partner, but at least she put purpose in her life. Hutton seem to just party, do drugs and alcohol gave money away with no real interest in anything.

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Her father blew his brains out. Built a global food franchise

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Elite mafia is what philanthropists means that was she was a mafioso if the elite crime cabals

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