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Elizabeth Frances Sey

1927 – 1991

First female graduate of the University of Ghana

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About Elizabeth Frances Sey

Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63–64). Elizabeth Frances Sey was a Ghanaian pedagogue and education.

Elizabeth Frances Baaba Sey (née Biney) (April 21, 1927 – 1991) was the first female graduate of the University of Ghana. After attending the Achimota Secondary School in Accra, she was admitted to what was then the University College of the Gold Coast, now University of Ghana, in 1950 and graduated with a BA degree in 1953.

After graduating she became the Education Officer for Sekondi. She was Head of the English Department at Achimota School until retiring in 1987. In addition, she served on the Board of Governors of the Ghana International School until her death. The University of Ghana named a 400-room residence hall Elizabeth Sey Hall in 2011, in her honor to commemorate her contributions to the school.

Her husband was Samuel Sey, Chairman of the Barclays Bank Ghana Limited and also Chairman of the Council of the University of Ghana. He died on 10 April 1991. They had two children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1991
Nationality
Education
University of Ghana, Achimota School
Employers
Achimota School, Ghana International School, Wesley Girls' High School, St. Louis Senior High School
Also known as
Elizabeth Frances Baaba Sey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Frances Sey?

first female graduate of the University of Ghana

When was Elizabeth Frances Sey born?

Elizabeth Frances Sey was born on 21 April 1927.

When did Elizabeth Frances Sey die?

Elizabeth Frances Sey died in 1991.

What was Elizabeth Frances Sey's occupation?

Elizabeth Frances Sey was a pedagogue and education.

What nationality was Elizabeth Frances Sey?

Elizabeth Frances Sey was Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Frances Sey

· Wikidata: Q52704072

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Frances Sey

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