Jane Arthur

For the New Zealand poet and children’s writer, see Jane Arthur (poet).

Jane Arthur
Born
Jane Glen

(1827-11-18)18 November 1827
Foxbar, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died25 May 1907(1907-05-25) (aged 79)
Known forFeminist activist and social reformer
SpouseJames Arthur
Childrenseveral including Lord Glenarthur

Jane Arthur (18 November 1827 – 25 May 1907), was a Scottish feminist, philanthropist and activist. She was the first woman to be elected to a Scottish school board.

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