Barbara, Lady Stephen

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Lady Stephen (1872-1945) was Florence Nightingale's cousin.

She was born Margaret Thyra Barbara Shore Smith (later Shore Nightingale), and married Harry L Stephen, later Sir Harry Stephen. Margaret studied History at Girton College, 1891-1894. In India with her husband 1904-1913, founded Women Graduates Union in Calcutta for the benefit of professional women coming to India. Member of Girton College Council 1913-1932; Governor 1913-1938. Generous benefactor of Girton Library. Publications included Emily Davies and Girton College, 1927.

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