Margaret Catherine Blaikie
Scottish temperance activist
About Margaret Catherine Blaikie
Lived 1823 – 1915 (aged 91). Margaret Catherine Blaikie was a British, known for Temperance movement in the United Kingdom.
Margaret Catherine Blaikie (, Biggar; 6 December 1823 – 25 July 1915) was a Scottish temperance reformer. She became the long-standing president (for 29 years) of the Scottish Christian Union (a women's temperance group, independent but associated with the British Women's Temperance Association) and was involved with the Women's Foreign Missionary Society.
Early life and education Margaret Catharine Biggar was born at Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, December 6, 1823. Her mother, Ann Duff (1784–1876),
She was educated at home by a governess. James Silvester published her biography, Margaret C. Blaikie. The Story of a Strenuous Life, in 1930.
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Who was Margaret Catherine Blaikie?
Scottish temperance activist (1823-1915)
When was Margaret Catherine Blaikie born?
Margaret Catherine Blaikie was born on 6 December 1823 in Banff, Aberdeenshire.
When did Margaret Catherine Blaikie die?
Margaret Catherine Blaikie died on 25 July 1915 in North Berwick.
What was Margaret Catherine Blaikie known for?
Margaret Catherine Blaikie was known for Temperance movement in the United Kingdom.
What nationality was Margaret Catherine Blaikie?
Margaret Catherine Blaikie was British.
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