Charles Stewart Mott
C.S. Mott | |
|---|---|
| 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 (m. 1900-d. 1924) Mitlies Rathburn (m. 1927-d. 1928) Fernande Jacqueline “Dee” Van Balkom (m. 1929-d. 1929) Ruth Rawlings (m. 1934-) |
| Children | Aimee Mott Elsa Beatrice Mott Charles Stewart Harding Mott Susan Elizabeth Rawlings Mott Stewart Rawlings Maryanne Rawlings Mott |
| Residence | Applewood |
| Alma mater | Stevens Institute of Technology |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Signature | |
| Website | History and Founder - CS Mott Foundation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| War | Spanish–American War |
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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.
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.