About Elisabeth Howen
Lived 1834 – 1923 (aged 88). Elisabeth Howen was an Estonian activist and pedagogue.
Elisabeth Howen (12 July 1834 – 26 February 1923) was a Baltic German pedagogue. She is regarded as a notable pioneer within female educational history in Estonia.
She was born in Tallinn. She was educated at Maydellsche Schule in Tallinn, and worked as a governess before she became active at the School of Auguste Kuschky in Reval in 1875.
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Who was Elisabeth Howen?
Baltic German pedagogue (1834-1923)
When was Elisabeth Howen born?
Elisabeth Howen was born on 12 July 1834 in Tallinn.
When did Elisabeth Howen die?
Elisabeth Howen died on 26 February 1923 in Tallinn.
What was Elisabeth Howen's occupation?
Elisabeth Howen was an activist and pedagogue.
What nationality was Elisabeth Howen?
Elisabeth Howen was Estonian.
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