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Ada Florence Kinton

1859 – 1905

British-Canadian artist and educator

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About Ada Florence Kinton

Lived 1859 – 1905 (aged 46). Ada Florence Kinton was an editor.

Ada Florence Kinton (April 1, 1859 – May 27, 1905) was an English-born Canadian artist, educator, Salvation Army officer and newspaper editor.

Biography The daughter of John Louis Kinton, a college teacher, and Sarah Curtis Mackie, both Methodists, Kinton was born in Battersea in London. After completing high school, she attended art school, receiving an art master's certificate. Kinton taught art at a ladies' boarding school in England and then took a postgraduate course at the South Kensington School of Art.

In 1907, her autobiography Just One Blue Bonnet: the Life Story of Ada Florence Kinton, artist and salvationist was published with her sister Sara Amelia (Kinton) Randleson as editor.

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Important facts

Born
1 April 1859
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 May 1905
Occupation
Editor
Education
Royal College of Art

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ada Florence Kinton?

British-Canadian artist and educator (1859-1905)

When was Ada Florence Kinton born?

Ada Florence Kinton was born on 1 April 1859.

When did Ada Florence Kinton die?

Ada Florence Kinton died on 27 May 1905.

What was Ada Florence Kinton's occupation?

Ada Florence Kinton was an editor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ada Florence Kinton

· Wikidata: Q30138320

· DBpedia: Ada Florence Kinton

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