Emily Williamson
English philanthropist and co-founder of RSPB / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emily Williamson (née Bateson; 17 April 1855 – 12 January 1936), was an English philanthropist. She was co-founder of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) with Eliza Phillips in 1891.[1][2] The society started as the Plumage League; it became the Society for the Protection of Birds, and was granted 'Royal' status in 1904.[3] In 1891 she also established the Gentlewomen's Employment Association in Manchester.[2]
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Emily Williamson | |
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Born | Emily Bateson (1855-04-17)17 April 1855 Highfield, Lancaster, England |
Died | 12 January 1936(1936-01-12) (aged 80) Kensington, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Environmentalist |
Known for | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds |
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