Lydia Sellon
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Lydia Sellon or Priscilla Lydia Sellon (1821 – 20 November 1876) was a British founder of an Anglican women's order. The Church of England established November 20 as a holy day to commemorate her work.[1]
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Lydia Sellon | |
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Born | Priscilla Lydia Smith 21 March 1821 Hampstead |
Died | 20 November 1876 |
Nationality | British |
Education | by governess |
Known for | founding a religious order |
Successor | Bertha Turnbull |
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