Isabella Ure Elder | |
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| Born | 15 March 1828 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 18 November 1905 (aged 77) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Monuments | Elder Park, Govan, Elder Park Library, Cottage Hospital, School for Domestic Economy, Cottage Nurses Training Home, John Elder Statue |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Known for | Philanthropy, Advocating for Women's Education (especially Nurses and Doctors), Gifting Elder Park and Elder Park Library, Govan/Glasgow |
| Spouse | John Elder (shipbuilder) |
Isabella Ure Elder (15 March 1828 – 18 November 1905) was a Scottish philanthropist who took a particular interest in education, especially of women, and in the welfare of the people of Govan in Glasgow. In Govan alone, Elder was responsible for building Elder Park Library, a School for Domestic Economy, Cottage Hospital, the Cottage Nurses Training Home, and erecting a statue in honour of her husband John Elder. She also gave Elder Park to the people of Govan. Many of her philanthropic works are still open to the community today.