Emma Hosken facts for kids
Emma Hosken (also known as Emma Hosken Woodward) was a British writer who lived during the Victorian era. She was born on August 11, 1845, and passed away on July 16, 1884. Her very last book was published in 1885, after she had died, by her husband, Bernard Barham Woodward.
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Early Life and Family
Emma Hosken was born in 1845 in Penryn, a town in Cornwall, England. Her parents were Richard Hosken and Emily Nettle.
First Marriage and Challenges
Emma married her distant cousin, Thomas Butterfill Hosken. He was a church leader, known as a Rector, in a place called Llandefaelog Fach in Wales. Emma and Thomas had three children together. Sadly, her husband and one of her young children passed away in 1869 and 1870. After these difficult times, Emma and her two daughters moved back to Penryn to live with her mother.
Becoming a Writer
While she was a widow, Emma Hosken started writing books. She wrote two novels without using her real name. These books were called Married for Money (published in 1875) and Bitter to Sweet End (published in 1877). Writing anonymously meant that readers didn't know who the author was.
Later Life and Important Work
In 1881, Emma lived for a time with the Sisters of Mercy in Holborn, London. In 1882, she married Bernard Barham Woodward. He was nine years younger than her and worked as a librarian at the Natural History Museum.
Emma passed away in July 1884. After her death, her husband, Bernard, made sure her final book was published. This book was called Men, Women, and Progress (1885). It was a special book because it talked about politics and suggested important changes. Emma believed in "much-needed reforms" to help improve the rights of women. This showed her support for making society fairer for everyone.
Resting Place
Emma Hosken is buried in Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey, England. She rests there with her second husband, Bernard Barham Woodward, and his second wife.
