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Elizabeth Elstob

Birth
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Death
3 Jun 1756 (aged 72)
Gerrards Cross, South Bucks District, Buckinghamshire, England
Burial
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Linguist, Scholar. Probably the first woman in England to study the Saxon language, she published "An English-Saxon Homily on the Day of Saint Gregory" in 1709 and "English-Saxon Grammar" in 1715, both very influential works. After her brother's death, having financial difficulties, she moved to Worcestershire and ran a small school. At last an annuity was raised for her and she continued her studies.
Linguist, Scholar. Probably the first woman in England to study the Saxon language, she published "An English-Saxon Homily on the Day of Saint Gregory" in 1709 and "English-Saxon Grammar" in 1715, both very influential works. After her brother's death, having financial difficulties, she moved to Worcestershire and ran a small school. At last an annuity was raised for her and she continued her studies.

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  • Added: Oct 13, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22153388/elizabeth-elstob: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth Elstob (29 Sep 1683–3 Jun 1756), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22153388, citing St. Margaret's Churchyard, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.