Jane Freshfield | |
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Born | Jane Quentin Crawford 5 July 1814 Patcham, Sussex, England |
Died | 16 March 1901 East Grinstead, Sussex, England | (aged 86)
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Climber, travel writer |
Known for | Exploring the Swiss Alps |
Spouse | Henry Ray Freshfield |
Children | Douglas Freshfield |
Parent | William Crawford |
Jane Freshfield (née Jane Quentin Crawford, publishing as "A Lady" and as Mrs Henry Freshfield; 5 July 1814 – 16 March 1901) was an English climber and travel writer. She was among the first British women to explore the Swiss Alps and encouraged others to do so.[1][2][3]