Elizabeth Jesser Reid

Elizabeth Jesser Reid
Born
Elizabeth Jesser Sturch

25 December 1789
London, England
Died1 April 1866(1866-04-01) (aged 76)
London, England
Other namesElisabeth Jesser Sturch
OccupationPhilanthropist
Known forfounder of Bedford College
SpouseJohn Reid

Elizabeth Jesser Reid (/riːd/; née Sturch; 25 December 1789 – 1 April 1866), forename sometimes spelled Elisabeth, was an English social reformer, anti-slavery activist, and philanthropist. She is best remembered as the founder of Bedford College.

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