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educator

145 connected Legacies

James ThomsonSeptember 1, 1788 — February 25, 1854James Diego Thomson (1788–1854) was a Scottish Baptist Pastor, and educator. He served as schoolmaster in South America…Eleanor Joy TollJuly 9, 1869 — February 2, 1926Eleanor Joy Toll (July 9, 1869 — February 2, 1926) was an American educator and clubwoman based in…İsmail Hakkı TonguçNovember 30, 1892 — June 24, 1960İsmail Hakkı Tonguç (1893–1960) was a teacher and director for primary education in the Ministry of National Education…Joseph VitkinAugust 2, 1876 — January 23, 1912Yosef Vitkin (1876–1912) was a Zionist pioneer who is best known for his appeal for the Jewish aliyah…Emily WardAugust 13, 1850 — June 15, 1930Emily Mary Jane Ward, née Lord (13 August 1850 – 15 June 1930), was a pioneer of childcare…James L. WattenbargerMay 2, 1922 — August 14, 2006James Lorenzo Wattenbarger (May 2, 1922 – August 14, 2006) was an American educator. A native of Cleveland,…Freda WhitlamSeptember 11, 1920 — May 30, 2018Freda Leslie Whitlam (11 September 1920 – 30 May 2018), was an Australian educator and feminist. Whitlam was…Samuel WilderspinMarch 23, 1791 — March 10, 1866Samuel Wilderspin (23 March 1791, in Hornsey, Wakefield – 1866) was an English educator known for his pioneering…Evelyn WoodJanuary 8, 1909 — August 26, 1995Evelyn Nielsen Wood (January 8, 1909 – August 26, 1995) was an American educator and businessperson, widely known…Elizabeth Evelyn WrightApril 3, 1872 — December 14, 1906Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (April 3, 1872 – December 14, 1906) was an American humanitarian and educator, founding several…Robert Herring WrightMay 21, 1870 — April 25, 1934Robert Herring Wright (May 21, 1870 – April 25, 1934) was the first president of East Carolina Teachers…Sophie B. WrightJanuary 1, 1866 — June 10, 1912Sophie Bell Wright (June 5, 1866 – June 10, 1912) was an American educator from New Orleans, Louisiana.…Wu XunJanuary 1, 1838 — January 1, 1896Wu Xun (Chinese: 武训; pinyin: Wǔ Xùn; 1838–1896) was a Chinese educational reformer who pioneered free popular education…Y. C. James YenJanuary 1, 1890 — January 17, 1990Y. C. James Yen (traditional Chinese: 晏陽初; simplified Chinese: 晏阳初; pinyin: Yàn Yángchū; Wade–Giles: Yen Yang-chʽu, October 16,…Nathan B. YoungSeptember 15, 1862 — July 19, 1933Nathan Benjamin Young (September 15, 1862—July 19, 1933) was an American educator who helped advance black education in…Laura ZirbesApril 26, 1884 — June 9, 1967Laura Zirbes (April 26, 1884 in Buffalo, New York – June 9, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio) was an…