Hanna Rydh facts for kids
Hanna Albertina Rydh (born February 12, 1891 – died June 29, 1964) was a Swedish archaeologist and a politician. She was a member of the Swedish Parliament from 1943 to 1944. She also led the International Alliance of Women as its 3rd President from 1946 to 1952.
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About Hanna Rydh
Hanna Rydh was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Her father was Johan Albert Rydh, a director, and her mother was Matilda Josefina Westlund. In 1919, she married Bror Schnittger, who was also an archaeologist. After he passed away, she married Mortimer Munck af Rosenschöld in 1929. He was a governor in Sweden.
Hanna Rydh: A Scientist and Archaeologist
Hanna went to the Wallinska skolan in Stockholm. She then studied archaeology at Stockholm University. She finished her studies in 1915, focusing on literature, archaeology, and art. In 1919, she earned her doctorate from Uppsala University.
From 1916 to 1930, Hanna and her first husband, Bror, worked on archaeological digs. They explored sites at Adelsö and Gästrikland. In 1922, she received a special research grant. This grant came from the International Federation of University Women.
When asked if she should get the scholarship after becoming a mother, Hanna gave a famous answer. She said, "my son's birth makes no difference." This statement was noticed around the world. It showed her strong commitment to her work. From 1924 to 1925, she worked at the Musée des Antiquités Nationales in France.
Besides her archaeological digs, Hanna wrote for many popular science magazines. Around 1919, when she graduated and started her career, women in Sweden had just gained equal rights. The women's movement wanted to use these new rights. They aimed to challenge old ideas about what women could do. They wanted to prove that women could handle new roles in society.
Hanna Rydh became a great example of the "new woman." She showed that women could have a professional career. They could also be married and have a family. She proved this especially when her second husband was a governor. She managed her social duties as a governor's wife. At the same time, she was a respected international professional.
Hanna Rydh: A Social Reformer and Politician
Hanna Rydh was also very active in social reform. Her first role was in a student group that promoted temperance. This was from 1909 to 1914.
She was on the board of a national housewives' association from 1936 to 1941. She led the Fredrika Bremer Association from 1937 to 1949. This group worked for women's rights. She was also involved in helping Finland in 1940.
Hanna was the vice president of the International Alliance of Women from 1939 to 1946. Later, she became its 3rd President from 1946 to 1952. This organization works for women's rights globally.
From 1943 to 1944, Hanna Rydh served as a Member of Parliament (MP). She represented the Liberal Party in Stockholm. As an MP, she focused on issues for women working in public service.
In 1936, she received a special Swedish Royal Medal called Illis Quorum. This award recognized her important contributions.
Selected Works
- 1930 - Adelsö (Stockholm : Wahlström & Widstrand i kommission)
- 1948 - Jämtland och Härjedalen (Uppsala : Lindblad)
Related Reading
Magarita Díaz-Andreu, Marie Louise Stig Sorensen (2005) Excavating Women: A History of Women in European Archaeology (Routledge) ISBN: 9781134727766
See also
In Spanish: Hanna Rydh para niños
