Emily Williamson
Emily Williamson | |
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Emily Williamson | |
| Born | Emily Bateson 17 April 1855 Highfield, Lancaster, England |
| Died | 12 January 1936 (aged 80) Kensington, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
| Known for | Society for the Protection of Birds |
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Emily Williamson (née Bateson; 17 April 1855 – 12 January 1936), was an English philanthropist. She was co-founder of the Society for the Protection of Birds, which became the RSPB with Eliza Phillips in 1891. The Society for the Protection of Birds was granted 'Royal' status in 1904. In 1891 she also established the Gentlewomen's Employment Association in Manchester.