Mary Fairfax
Mary Fairfax (formerly Symonds, born Marie Wein; 15 August 1922 – 17 September 2017)[2][3] was a Polish-born Australian philanthropist.
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| Born | Marie Wein 15 August 1922 |
| Died | 17 September 2017 (aged 95) Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Polish-born Australian |
| Education | Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney |
| Spouse(s) | Cedric Symonds (m. 1945–1958) Sir Warwick Fairfax (m. 1959–1987) |
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As the third wife of Sir Warwick Fairfax she became known as Lady Fairfax upon his knighthood in 1967. She inherited most of his vast fortune upon his death in 1987, becoming one of Australia's richest women.[4]
Fairfax's personal wealth in 2012 was estimated by the BRW at A$418 million.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lady Mary Fairfax". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 September 2017. http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/lady-mary-fairfax-20170918-gyjmfi.html. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ↑ "Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney (P.L.C Sydney)". New South Wales. School Choice. Archived from the original on 30 August 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
- ↑ "FAIRFAX (Mary), Lady". Who's Who in Australia Live!. (17 November 2006). Ed. Pearce, Suzannah. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd.
- ↑ The lady who's still giving her all Lawson, Valerie Sydney Morning Herald 15 August 2002 accessed 16 May 2012
- ↑ Sadauskas, Andrew (13 May 2012). "The world’s richest mothers". smartcompany.com.au. http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/wealth-management/25807-the-world-s-richest-mothers/. Retrieved 24 March 2016.