Hildegard Björck
Hildegard Björck | |
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Björck in a photo taken during her time as a student | |
| Born | Thora Maria Fredrika Hildegard Björck 1 May 1847 |
| Died | 7 April 1920 (aged 72) Sweden |
| Education | Lund University, Uppsala University |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
| Occupations | Academic, educator, women's rights advocate |
| Known for | First Swedish woman to complete an academic degree |
| Notable work | Advocacy for women's education and social reform |
| Movement | Women's education, social reform |
Thora Maria Fredrika Hildegard Björck (1 May 1847 – 7 April 1920) was the first Swedish woman to complete an academic degree. She is today considered a female academic pioneer in Sweden. Björck received the opportunity to enlist and graduate with degrees from both Lund and Uppsala. She also had an interest in literature and worked against prostitution.