Caroline Birley

Caroline Birley
Born
Caroline Birley

(1851-11-16)16 November 1851
York Place, Oxford Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, England
Died15 February 1907(1907-02-15) (aged 55)
Pendleton, Greater Manchester, England
Resting placeLingfield Church, Surrey, England
Occupation(s)Geologist and children's writer
Notable workWe are Seven
Jessamine and her Lesson Books
RelativesFrancis Birley (brother)

Caroline Birley (16 November 1851 – 15 February 1907) was an English geologist, fossil collector and children's author.[1] As a geologist, she was noteworthy, not so much for the scientific value of her collection, but for the regard with which she was held in a predominately male profession.[2] Her interest in geology started with stones she collected as a child and her enthusiasm continued until her death.[3]

  1. ^ "Caroline Birley". Eccles Old Road. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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