Elizabeth Margaret Pace facts for kids
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Elizabeth Pace
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| Born | 1866 Lambeth, London, England
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| Died | 1957 (aged 90–91) St Andrews, Scotland
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| Occupation | Doctor |
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| Field | Obstetrics |
Dr Elizabeth Pace (1866 – 1957) was an important Scottish doctor. She also worked for women's right to vote. She was a strong supporter of women's health and women's rights in general.
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Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Margaret Pace was born in Brixton, London, in 1866. Her parents were Margaret Gibb and Thomas Richard Pace. She was the oldest of four children.
Elizabeth went to Clapham High School. In 1884, she started studying at the London School of Medicine for Women. This was a special school for women who wanted to become doctors. She finished her studies and graduated in 1891. In 1892, she received an award for her work in obstetrics. This is the branch of medicine that deals with childbirth and caring for women during pregnancy.
Her Work as a Doctor
Elizabeth Pace worked in many hospitals and clinics. She practiced medicine in London, Glasgow, and other parts of Scotland. Some of the places she worked included:
- New Hospital for Women
- Bellahoustoun Dispensary (a clinic)
- Glasgow Lock Hospital
- Victoria Infirmary Dispensary
- Glasgow Women's Private Hospital
She was also part of many groups that helped people. These groups often focused on women's health and work. She often worked with her friend and colleague, Dr Alice McLaren.
In 1893, Elizabeth Pace became an honorary member of the Ancient Order of Foresters. This was a friendly society that helped its members. She also worked with the Scottish Women's Benefit Association. And she was involved with the Glasgow and West of Scotland Co-operation for Trained Nurses. She was also a member of the Glasgow Obstetric and Gynecological Society.
Founding a Hospital
In 1902, Dr. Pace helped start the Glasgow Women's Private Hospital. She founded it with Dr. Alice McLaren. She stopped working at the hospital in 1908. But she stayed interested in its work. She remained on the hospital's executive committee.
Teaching and Speaking
Elizabeth Pace also gave talks on different health topics. She spoke at schools like John Street public school. She also lectured at the Kilmarnock school board. And she taught at the Logan and Johnston school of domestic economy.
She was very interested in temperance. This means avoiding alcohol. She spoke at a conference about this topic. She also talked about how important exercise is for women.
Women's Rights
Dr. Pace was a founder of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Association for Women's Suffrage. This group worked to get women the right to vote.
Personal Life
When she lived in Glasgow, Elizabeth Pace shared a house with Dr. Alice McLaren. Their home was at 7 Newton Place. In 1907, she married Andrew Maitland Ramsay. Elizabeth Pace passed away in St Andrews, Scotland, in 1957.
