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Anna Bateson

1830 – 1918

British suffragist

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Lived 1830 – 1918 (aged 87–88). Anna Bateson was a British secretary and vice president.

Newnham College's first building was on its Sidgwick Avenue Site in 1875, which is still the main premises of the college today.

Anna Bateson (née Aikin or Aiken, c. 1830 – 1918) was an English suffragist who aided with the foundation of Newnham College, Cambridge.

Early life and family Born about 1830 to James Aikin of Liverpool, she married William Henry Bateson, Master of St John's College, Cambridge. Four of her children – botanist Anna Bateson, geneticist William Bateson, journalist Margaret Heitland, and historian Mary Bateson – were all active in the women's suffrage movement.

Newnham College In 1875, Anna encouraged St John's College to lend land for the first building of Newnham College. She served on the first governing body of the college from 1880 to 1885.

Suffragist and liberal activism In 1884, along with Millicent Fawcett, Kathleen Lyttelton, and her daughter Anna Bateson, she founded the Cambridge Women's Suffrage Association. She was its secretary until 1890 and also sat on the executive committee of the Central National Society.

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Important facts

Born
1830
Birth century
Died
1918
Occupation
Secretary, vice president
Positions held
President
Also known as
Anna Aikin, Anna Aikin Bateson, Mrs Anna Bateson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anna Bateson?

British suffragist (c. 1830 – 1918)

When was Anna Bateson born?

Anna Bateson was born in 1830.

When did Anna Bateson die?

Anna Bateson died in 1918.

What was Anna Bateson's occupation?

Anna Bateson was a secretary and vice president.

What nationality was Anna Bateson?

Anna Bateson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anna Bateson

· Wikidata: Q100269116

· DBpedia: Anna Bateson

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