Constance Naden
19th-century English writer, poet, and philosopher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Constance Caroline Woodhill Naden (24 January 1858 ā 23 December 1889) was an English writer, poet and philosopher. She studied, wrote and lectured on philosophy and science, alongside publishing two volumes of poetry. Several collected works were published following her death at the young age of 31. In her honour, Robert Lewins established the Constance Naden Medal and had a bust of her installed at Mason Science College (now the University of Birmingham). William Ewart Gladstone considered her one of the nineteenth century's foremost female poets.
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Born | (1858-01-24)24 January 1858 15 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
Died | 23 December 1889(1889-12-23) (aged 31) |
Resting place | Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham |
Occupation | Writer, poet and philosopher |
Nationality | English |
Education | Birmingham and Midland Institute |
Alma mater | Mason Science College |
Notable works | Songs and Sonnets of Springtime |
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