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Anne Cox Chambers
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| United States Ambassador to Belgium | |
| In office June 17, 1977 – January 17, 1981 |
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| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Leonard Firestone |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Price II |
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| Born |
Anne Beau Cox
December 1, 1919 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2020 (aged 100) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Spouses |
Louis G. Johnson
(m. 1940, divorced)Robert W. Chambers
(m. 1955, divorced) |
| Children | Katharine Rayner Margaretta Taylor James Cox Chambers |
| Relatives | James M. Cox (father) Barbara Cox Anthony (sister) James C. Kennedy (nephew) Blair Parry-Okeden (niece) |
| Residences | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Education | Finch College |
| Occupation | Media proprietor, diplomat, philanthropist |
| Known for | Primary owner of Cox Enterprises |
Anne Beau Cox Chambers (December 1, 1919 – January 31, 2020) was an important American businesswoman, diplomat, and generous helper of good causes. She was born in Ohio and lived to be 100 years old. Anne Cox Chambers was known for owning a big family company called Cox Enterprises. This company owns many newspapers, TV stations, and other media businesses. She also served as the United States Ambassador to Belgium from 1977 to 1981.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Cox Chambers was born in Dayton, Ohio. Her father, James M. Cox, was a newspaper owner and a politician. He even ran for president in 1920. Anne went to several schools, including the Hacienda Del Sol School for Girls in Arizona. She also attended Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut and Finch College in New York.
A Career in Media and Diplomacy
In 1974, Anne Cox Chambers and her sister, Barbara Cox Anthony, took over their family's company, Cox Enterprises. This happened after their brother passed away. Anne became the chairwoman of the Atlanta Newspapers. Her sister, Barbara, led the Dayton Newspapers. Cox Enterprises grew into a huge company. It included newspapers, television, radio, and cable TV. Anne stayed a close advisor for the company's daily work.
Later, Anne Cox Chambers was chosen by U.S. President Jimmy Carter to be the ambassador to Belgium. She held this important job from 1977 to 1981. She also became the first woman in Atlanta to serve on the board of a bank, Fulton National Bank. She was also the first woman to join the board of Atlanta's chamber of commerce.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Anne Cox Chambers cared deeply about supporting arts and education. She helped many cultural and educational groups. She was on the boards of places like the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Atlanta History Center. She also helped major art museums in New York, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In 2003, she was recognized for her work by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She also received a special award from France, called the Legion of Honour.
Support for the High Museum of Art
Anne Cox Chambers had a special connection with the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. In 1965, she helped start a group to raise money for the museum. In the early 1980s, she led the effort to build the museum's new building. She also helped the High Museum work with the famous Louvre museum in Paris, France. This led to a special art exhibition called "Louvre Atlanta" in 2006. In 2005, the museum named one of its wings after her. This was to thank her for all her support over the years.
Personal Life
Anne Cox Chambers was married twice. She had two daughters, Katherine and Margaretta, with her first husband, Louis G. Johnson. This marriage ended in divorce. In 1955, she married Robert William Chambers. They had a son named James.
Anne Cox Chambers passed away at her home in Atlanta on January 31, 2020. She was 100 years old.
