Gerda Philipsborn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1895 Kiel, German Empire |
| 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]