Gertrude de Ferranti
Gertrude de Ferranti | |
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Ferranti-Kirkwood (right) in 1936 | |
| Born | Gertrude Ruth Ince 15 April 1869 |
| Died | November 16, 1959 (aged 90) |
| Burial place | Hampstead Cemetery |
| Known for | Campaigner for domestic electricity |
| Spouse | Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti |
Gertrude Ruth de Ferranti-Kirkwood (née Ince) (15 April 1869 – 16 November 1959) was a Welsh activist who campaigned for affordable and accessible electricity in the home, through her membership of the Electrical Association for Women and her work with her husband Sebastian de Ferranti. In 1936 she and Caroline Haslett were the only two women to attend the World Power Conference as representatives from the United Kingdom.