Gerda Philipsborn | |
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Born | Kiel, German Empire | 30 April 1895
Died | 14 April 1943 | (aged 47)
Resting place | Jamia's graveyard 28°33′47.708″N 77°17′9.493″E / 28.56325222°N 77.28597028°E |
Other names | Jamia's Aapa Jaan |
Occupation(s) | Educationist, Social reformer |
Movement | Indian independence movement |
Gerda Philipsborn (30 April 1895 – 14 April 1943) was a German-born Jewish educator who made significant contributions to the early development of Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university in Delhi, India. Known for her commitment to youth education and social reform, she is called as the "Aapa Jaan" (elder sister) of Jamia.[1][2]