Emily Williamson

Deceased Person

1855 – 1936

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Who was Emily Williamson?

Emily Williamson, née Bateson was an English philanthropist. She was co-founder of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds with Eliza Phillips in 1891. The RSPB started as the Plumage League before becoming the Society for the Protection of Birds, then being granted 'Royal' status in 1904. In 1891 she also established the Gentlewomen's Employment Association in Manchester.

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Born
Apr 17, 1855
Lancaster
Died
1936

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on July 23, 2013

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