Emma Hart Willard (Emma Willard)

Emma Hart Willard

Educator, Social Reformer. A pioneer in Women’s Rights and Education, she founded the first College for women, starting in Vermont, later moving it to Troy, New York. The educational standards she introduced influenced many educators to improve their school’s curriculum and started the movement to establish co-educational institutions. (bio by: Russ Dodge)  Family links:  Spouse:  John Willard (1759 – 1825)*  Children:  John Hart Willard (1810 – 1883)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • February, 23, 1787
  • USA

Died

  • April, 04, 1870
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Oakwood Cemetery
  • USA

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