Eleanor Smith (activist)

Eleanor Smith
Born
Eleanor Elizabeth Smith

30 September 1822
Died15 September 1896
NationalityIrish
OccupationEducational activist
Notable work

Eleanor Elizabeth Smith (30 September 1822 – 15 September 1896) was an Irish educational activist. She became one of three trustees running Bedford College. At the time Bedford College was one of the few places where women might receive something approaching university level education. Bedford College was said to be the first British institution run by women

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