Emily Davies

Emily Davies was a 19th-century British educator and reformer who championed women's rights, particularly equal access to higher education. She co-founded Girton College in Cambridge, the first university college for women in England, advocating for women's intellectual development and independence. Davies believed education was essential for women's empowerment and social progress, challenging traditional gender roles of her time. Her efforts helped pave the way for increased gender equality in education and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for women’s rights.