Barbara, Lady Stephen

Barbara, Lady Stephen (18721945) was an English educational writer and Florence Nightingale's cousin.

She was born Margaret Thyra Barbara Shore Smith (later Shore Nightingale). Margaret studied History at Girton College, Cambridge, 18911894. In 1904 she married Harry Lushington Stephen, later Sir Harry Stephen (18601945). In India with her husband 19041913, she founded the Women Graduates Union in Calcutta for the benefit of professional women coming to India. She was a member of Girton College Council 19131932, Governor of Girton College 19131938, and a generous benefactor of Girton Library.

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