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Bertha Johnson

1846 – 1927

English promoter of women's higher education

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About Bertha Johnson

Lived 1846 – 1927 (aged 81). Bertha Johnson was a British.

Bertha Jane Johnson ( Todd; 20 January 1846 – 24 April 1927), was the principal of the Society of Oxford Home Students, which would become St Anne's College, University of Oxford, and a campaigner for women's education.

In 1873 she married the Reverend Arthur Henry Johnson, historian and chaplain of All Souls College, Oxford (and Oxford University's 1874 FA Cup winner), and they both enjoyed Oxford university life. He was a curate who also lectured in history. They subsequently lived at 8 Merton Street before settling at 5 South Parks Road.

Advocate for women's education Bertha Johnson co-founded the Association for Promoting the Higher Education of Women in Oxford and helped set up Lady Margaret Hall and Somerville Hall. Oxford was catching up on Cambridge which had established university level education for women. The ambition in Oxford in time overtook Johnson's ambitions and she became a voice arguing against further progress.

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Also known as
Bertha Todd, Bertha Jane Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bertha Johnson?

English promoter of women's higher education

When was Bertha Johnson born?

Bertha Johnson was born on 20 January 1846 in Charing Cross.

When did Bertha Johnson die?

Bertha Johnson died on 24 April 1927 in Oxford.

What nationality was Bertha Johnson?

Bertha Johnson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bertha Johnson

· Wikidata: Q18546115

· DBpedia: Bertha Johnson

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