# Susan Minns

> Susan Minns was an American biologist, philanthropist, and collector. She was one of the first women to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She created a notable and extensive collection of art and literature relating Danse Macabre, a portion of which is now held by the University of Louvain. Minns helped establish the Marine Biological Laboratory and donated generously to numerous scientists, institutions and to her home state of Massachusetts.

*American philanthropist, benefactor, and collector (1839-1938)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/susan-minns

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Artist
- **Category:** Artists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1839-08-21
- **Died:** 1938-08-02
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

Susan Minns was an American biologist, philanthropist, and collector. She was one of the first women to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She created a notable and extensive collection of art and literature relating Danse Macabre, a portion of which is now held by the University of Louvain. Minns helped establish the Marine Biological Laboratory and donated generously to numerous scientists, institutions and to her home state of Massachusetts.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.2
- **Momentum:** 22.5

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97586047)

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