Henrietta Jex-Blake

Henrietta Jex-Blake

Henrietta Jex-Blake (June 1862 – 21 May 1953) was a British violinist, and the principal of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, from 1909 to 1921.[1][2]

She was the daughter of the Anglican priest and educationalist, Thomas Jex-Blake and his wife Henrietta Cordery.

Her sister Katharine Jex-Blake was mistress of Girton College, Cambridge. Her aunt Sophia Jex-Blake was the first practising female doctor in Scotland, and a leading campaigner for medical education for women.

The Jex-Blake Graduate Scholarships are named in her honour.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "NPG x81400; Henrietta Jex-Blake - Portrait - National Portrait Gallery". Npg.org.uk. 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  2. ↑ "Blake, Henrietta Jex- (d 1953) Principal of Lady Margaret Hall Oxford | The National Archives". Discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford - Henrietta Jex Blake Graduate Scholarship | EFG - European Funding Guide". European-funding-guide.eu. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
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