Katie Magnus
Magnus [née Emanuel], Katie, Lady Magnus (1844–1924), writer and schoolteacher
About Katie Magnus
Lived 1844 – 1924 (aged 79–80). Katie Magnus was a British writer.
Katie Magnus, Lady Magnus (; 2 May 1844 – March 1924), was a British author and communal worker.
A Jew, she was born to E. Emanuel in Portsmouth, and married Sir Philip Magnus. She was a member of various committees of the Berkeley Street Synagogue, engaged in the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Home, and was a treasurer of the Jewish Girls' Club. She wrote several popular books, and also contributed with articles to several periodicals.
She died in London in March 1924.
Works Little Miriam's Bible Stories Holiday Stories About the Jews Since Bible Times (London, 1881) Salvage (1899) Outlines of Jewish History (1890) Jewish Portraits (1897) First Makers of England (London, 1901) A Book of Verse (1905)
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Who was Katie Magnus?
Magnus [née Emanuel], Katie, Lady Magnus (1844–1924), writer and schoolteacher
When was Katie Magnus born?
Katie Magnus was born on 17 January 1844.
When did Katie Magnus die?
Katie Magnus died in 1924 in London.
What was Katie Magnus's occupation?
Katie Magnus was a writer.
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Katie Magnus was British.
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