Caroline Chisholm
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Caroline Chisholm Net Worth

Caroline Chisholm was a 19th-century English humanitarian born on May 30, 1808 in England. She was an advocate for the welfare of female immigrants in Australia and has been considered for sainthood due to her work. She was a strong advocate for the rights of women and immigrants, and her legacy continues to this day.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 30, 1808
Birth Place England
Age 211 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 25, 1877 (age 68)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

19th-century English humanitarian who was an advocate for the welfare of female immigrants in Australia, and who has been considered for sainthood.

Before Fame

In 1834 after observing that the wives and daughters of British Soldiers were living in poverty and involved in crime and prostitution she founded the Female School of Industry for the Daughters of European Soldiers.

Trivia

She is commemorated on 16 May in the Calendar of saints in the Church of England and there are also proposals for the Catholic Church to also recognise her as a saint.

Family Life

At the age of 22, she married Captain Archibald Chisholm, who worked for the East India Company and was thirteen years older the her.

Associated With

The character of Mrs Jellyby in the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House is said to be based on Caroline Chisholm.

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About the author

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