C.S. Mott | |
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| 50th and 55th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1918–1919 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Kellar |
| Succeeded by | George C. Kellar |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Preceded by | John A. C. Menton |
| Succeeded by | John R. MacDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Stewart Mott June 2, 1875 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1973 (aged 97) Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ethel Culbert Harding Ruth Rawlings (1901-1999) |
| Children | Aimee, Elsa and C. S. Harding Susan Elizabeth, Stewart Rawlings, and Maryanne |
| Residence | Applewood |
| Alma mater | Stevens Institute of Technology |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Signature | .png) |
| Website | History and Founder - CS Mott Foundation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| War | Spanish–American War[1] |
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Charles Stewart Mott (June 2, 1875 – February 18, 1973) was an American industrialist and businessman, philanthropist, a co-owner of General Motors, and the 50th and 55th mayor of Flint, Michigan.[2]
Mott is the figure most responsible for founding the Flint Senior College (now University of Michigan–Flint). Mott initiated the idea of creating the college and pledged $1 million toward the project.[3]
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Mott -- Mott, Charles Stewart Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
- ^ "Charles Stewart Mott, 97, An Early Leader of G.M." The New York Times. February 18, 1973. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Commentary: Facing enrollment and financial challenges, UM-Flint asks, what's next?". East Village Magazine. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.