Louise Went
Dutch pioneer in the field of public housing and social work
About Louise Went
Lived 1865 – 1951 (aged 86). Louise Went was a Dutch women's rights activist.
Louisa Constantia Julia Eduarda Went (1 September 1865 - 29 October 1951) was a Dutch pioneer in the field of public housing and social work. She was one of the first home supervisors in the Netherlands, co-founder of the , co-founder of the first school in the world for social work and from 1936 director of the 19th-century semi-philanthropic NV 'Jordaan'.
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Who was Louise Went?
Dutch pioneer in the field of public housing and social work
When was Louise Went born?
Louise Went was born on 1 September 1865 in Amsterdam.
When did Louise Went die?
Louise Went died on 29 October 1951.
What was Louise Went's occupation?
Louise Went was a women's rights activist.
What nationality was Louise Went?
Louise Went was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Went. https://biography.guide/louise-went/
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