13 Facts About Muriel Siebert

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Muriel Faye Siebert was an American businesswoman who was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, and the first woman to head one of the NYSE's member firms.

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Muriel Siebert joined the 1,365 male members of the exchange on December 28,1967.

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Muriel Siebert was born to a Jewish family in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Muriel Siebert finally was elected to membership on December 28,1967.

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Muriel Siebert finished second behind State Assemblywoman Florence Sullivan, who went on to lose to Moynihan in November 1982.

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Muriel Siebert remained President of her eponymous firm and continued to be a sought after commentator on phenomena in financial markets.

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Muriel Siebert was an outspoken advocate for women and minorities in the industry.

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Muriel Siebert served as president of the New York Women's Agenda in 1998.

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Muriel Siebert sat on the boards of several philanthropies including The Economic Club of New York, The New York State Business Council, the Greater New York Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Guild Hall Museum, and others.

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In 1969, Muriel Siebert received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

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In 1994, Muriel Siebert was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

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Muriel Siebert was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 12,1928.

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Muriel Siebert attended Western Reserve University from 1949 to 1952, but left without graduating when her father fell ill.