Edward Bok

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advocated_for environmental conservation
gptkbp:award gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkbp:born October 9, 1863
gptkbp:career_start Born in the Netherlands
gptkbp:children gptkb:Bok_family
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:American_Red_Cross
gptkbp:died January 9, 1930
gptkbp:editor The Ladies' Home Journal for 30 years
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Bok_Tower_Gardens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edward Bok
gptkbp:influenced American magazine publishing
women's magazines
gptkbp:inspired Bok Tower Gardens design
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkbp:is_active_in philanthropy and social reform
gptkbp:is_influential_in the development of American journalism
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_National_Park_Service
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Philanthropy
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Bok_Tower_Gardens
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:United_States
gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Ladies'_Home_Journal
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:editor
gptkbp:parent Jan and Maria Bok
gptkbp:promoted cultural and educational initiatives
gptkbp:published Bok's Book of American Poetry
gptkbp:received Honorary Doctorate from the University of Florida
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Lake_Wales,_Florida
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Louise_Curtis_Bok
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:activists
gptkb:social_reform
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Public_figure
gptkb:Philanthropist
gptkb:Writer
advocate for women's rights
cultural leader
advocate for social justice
advocate for environmental protection
advocate for public health
civic leader
advocate for historical preservation
community organizer
advocate for the arts
educational reformer
advocate for community service
cultural advocate
advocate for cultural preservation
advocate for civic engagement
advocate for volunteerism
advocate for children's education
advocate for philanthropy.
editorial leader
gptkbp:was_known_for his editorial vision
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Americanization_of_Edward_Bok
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Curtis_Publishing_Company
gptkb:Bok_Tower_Gardens
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6