Ingrid Jespersen
Danish pedagogue, school principal and writer
About Ingrid Jespersen
Lived 1867 – 1938 (aged 71). Ingrid Jespersen was a Danish head teacher, writer and translator.
Ingrid Jespersen (1867–1938) was a Danish pedagogue and school principal. The founder of Copenhagen's Ingrid Jespersens Gymnasieskole in 1894, initially a primary school for girls, she introduced a number of groundbreaking measures in support of girls' education in Denmark.
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Who was Ingrid Jespersen?
Danish pedagogue, school principal and writer (1867-1938)
When was Ingrid Jespersen born?
Ingrid Jespersen was born on 24 January 1867 in Kongens Lyngby.
When did Ingrid Jespersen die?
Ingrid Jespersen died on 22 November 1938.
What was Ingrid Jespersen's occupation?
Ingrid Jespersen was a head teacher, writer and translator.
What nationality was Ingrid Jespersen?
Ingrid Jespersen was Danish.
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