Scottish philanthropist
Phoebe Blyth |
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Phoebe Blyth, taken from her brother Edward Laurence Ireland Blyth's genealogy book on the Blyth family. |
Born | 5 April 1816
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Died | 12 February 1898
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Known for | Campaign for the employment of women and one of the first Scottish women to be elected to public office. |
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Parent(s) | Robert Brittain Blyth and Barbara Cooper |
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Phoebe Blyth (5 April 1816 – 12 February 1898) was a Scottish philanthropist, educationist and a leading campaigner for opening up opportunities for women in professional employment.