Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | August 12, 1859 |
| Birth Place | MA |
| Age | 160 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
Katharine Lee Bates, known primarily as a renowned songwriter hailing from Massachusetts, is expected to have an estimated net worth of $13 million by 2024. Bates became widely recognized for her exceptional songwriting abilities, most notably penning the beloved American patriotic poem "America the Beautiful." Throughout her career, Bates demonstrated immense talent and creativity, which propelled her to great success and earned her a significant fortune. Her lyrical prowess and deep connection to her country's values have cemented her place in history as an iconic figure in American songwriting.
About
Wrote the lyrics to "America the Beautiful" and the poem "Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride" that made Mrs. Santa Claus popular.
Before Fame
She graduated from Wellesley College in 1880 where she later served as full professor of English literature.
Trivia
She was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
Family Life
She never married, but was said to have had a close relationship with Katharine Coman, a teacher with whom she lived.
Associated With
She graduated from the same college as Cokie Roberts.
