Fanny Grattan Guinness facts for kids
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Fanny Guinness
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Fanny Emma FitzGerald
1831 London
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| Died | 3 November 1898 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Other names | Mrs. H. Grattan Guinness (nom de plume) |
| Occupation | magazine editor, writer, organiser |
| Spouse(s) | Henry Grattan Guinness |
Fanny Grattan Guinness, born Fanny Emma Fitzgerald, was a British writer and evangelist. She was also known for training missionaries. She lived from 1831 to 1898.
Fanny's Early Life and Work
Fanny Guinness was born in London in 1831. She faced a tough start in life, becoming an orphan at a young age. After this, she decided to become a teacher.
In October 1860, Fanny married Henry Grattan Guinness. They had a son named Harry, who was born in Toronto, Canada, in October 1861.
Fanny worked closely with her husband in their missionary efforts. She was in charge of managing many things. She also spoke to large groups of both men and women.
Starting a Magazine and Training Institute
In 1868, Fanny and Henry Guinness started a magazine called The Regions Beyond and Illustrated Missionary News. Fanny herself edited this magazine. It shared stories about missions and missionaries, including those working in places like Africa and China.
By 1872, Fanny, Henry, and their six children were living in the East End of London. They decided to open the East London Missionary Training Institute. This institute helped prepare people to become missionaries.
Fanny's Family and Legacy
Fanny Guinness left behind an important legacy through her family. Many of her children followed in her footsteps.
Her daughter, Mary Geraldine Guinness, became a writer. She married Frederick Howard Taylor. Seven of Fanny's children went on to work in Christian ministry.
Another of her children was Dr. Gershom Whitfield Guinness. He was a medical missionary in China. He managed to escape during the Boxer Rebellion. Later, he founded the first hospital in Henan, south of the Yellow River.
Her daughter Lucy also wrote a book called Across India at the Dawn of the 20th Century. This book shared her hopes of sharing Christianity with people in India.
