Frances Perry
19th century community worker, missionary
About Frances Perry
Lived 1814 – 1892 (aged 78). Frances Perry was an Australian philanthropist and non-fiction writer, known for Australia, Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospital.
Frances "Fanny" Perry (née Cooper; 1814–1892) was born in Yorkshire, England and migrated with her husband Charles Perry to Melbourne, Australia in 1848. Frances Perry was a philanthropist and community worker committed to the work of the church, morality and a focus on women's welfare. She was the chair of the committee that founded the Melbourne Lying-in (Royal Women's) Hospital, and was its first president from 1856 to 1874.
Frances Perry House The Melbourne Lying-in Hospital in Parkville, Melbourne is now known as the Royal Women's Hospital. In 1970 a maternity wing was opened and named Frances Perry House after her. This went on to become an independent private maternity hospital in 1997 called Frances Perry Private Hospital.
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Who was Frances Perry?
19th century community worker, missionary
When was Frances Perry born?
Frances Perry was born on 16 June 1814 in Yorkshire.
When did Frances Perry die?
Frances Perry died on 2 December 1892 in Westmorland.
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Frances Perry was a philanthropist and non-fiction writer.
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Frances Perry was known for Australia, Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospital.
What nationality was Frances Perry?
Frances Perry was Australian.
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