Katherine Preston
Preston [née McEwen], Katherine Mary (1868–1951), college head
About Katherine Preston
Lived 1868 – 1951 (aged 83). Katherine Preston was a British and Irish head teacher, known for Alexandra College.
Katherine Preston (30 April 1868 – 29 May 1951) was a British college head of Alexandra College in Ireland.
Life Preston was born in Garvock at the schoolhouse in Scotland. Her father was the local schoolmaster, Thomas McEwen, and her mother was Eliza Gray (born Mann).
Preston was educated at Alexandra College before going on to gain a masters degree at the Royal University of Ireland in modern languages. She returned to Alexandra College in 1891 to lecture and stayed there until 1895.
Preston died in the Rathgar area of Dublin at her home in 1951.
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Who was Katherine Preston?
Preston [née McEwen], Katherine Mary (1868–1951), college head
When was Katherine Preston born?
Katherine Preston was born on 30 April 1868 in Garvock.
When did Katherine Preston die?
Katherine Preston died on 29 May 1951 in Rathgar.
What was Katherine Preston's occupation?
Katherine Preston was a head teacher.
What was Katherine Preston known for?
Katherine Preston was known for Alexandra College.
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Katherine Preston was British and Irish.
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