Constance Naden
(1858-1889)
woman, pioneer poet, scientist, and philosopher
Died aged c. 31
Wikidata WikipediaConstance Caroline Woodhill Naden (24 January 1858 – 23 December 1889) was an English writer, poet and philosopher. She studied, wrote and lectured on philosophy and science, alongside publishing two volumes of poetry. Several collected works were published following her death at the young age of 31. In her honour, Robert Lewins established the Constance Naden Medal and had a bust of her installed at Mason Science College (now the University of Birmingham). William Ewart Gladstone considered her one of the nineteenth century's foremost female poets.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Constance C. W. Naden 1858-1889 poet, scientist and philosopher lived here for most of her life
20 Charlotte Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they lived