Isabella Elder
(1828-1905)
Scottish philanthropist
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Isabella Ure Elder (1828–1905) was a British philanthropist who took a particular interest in education, especially of women, and in the welfare of the people of Govan in Glasgow. In Govan alone, Elder was responsible for building Elder Park Library, a School for Domestic Economy, Cottage Hospital, the Cottage Nurses Training Home, and erecting a statue in honour of her husband John Elder. She also gifted Elder Park to the people of Govan. Many of her philanthropic works are still open to the community today.
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1828 Glasgow
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1905 (aged 76) Glasgow
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