Английская Википедия:Gertrude Kinnaird

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox person Gertrude Mary Kinnaird (1853-1931) was an English philanthropist and Christian missionary. She was a member of Youth Women's Christian Association (YWCA).[1]

Life

Gertrude Kinnaird was born in 1853 to the 11th Baron Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird[2] and Mary Jane née Hoare, philanthropist and founder of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).[3]

Kinnaird was a missionary and a member of YWCA.[1] She had a keen interest in affairs concerned with India.[4] Kinnaird had a reputation of most capable and impressive platform speaker.[5] She spoke at the meetings raising awareness about hundred millions of people in India who have not heard about Jesus Christ.[6] She also spoke of the great need for advance in education and medical work among the women in India.[7]

Kinnaird participated in various educational and reformist projects such as the Indian Female Normal School and Instruction Society and the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, precursors of the present-day international Christian organization Interserve.[1]

Gertrude Kinnaird died in July 1931. Her funeral took place at the Golders Green Crematorium in London on 14 July 1931.[4]

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