Margaret Hasluck facts for kids
Margaret Masson Hardie Hasluck (born June 18, 1885 – died October 18, 1948) was a Scottish expert in many fields. She was a geographer (someone who studies the Earth's features), a linguist (someone who studies languages), an epigrapher (someone who studies ancient writings), and an archaeologist (someone who studies human history through digging up old sites). She also received an award called the M.B.E. in 1944 for her work.
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Her Life and Work
Margaret Hasluck was born Margaret Hardie. She studied ancient Greek and Roman history and languages at Aberdeen University in 1907. She continued her studies at Cambridge until 1911. At that time, Cambridge University did not give degrees to women, so she did not officially get one until 1948.
After her studies, Margaret went to the British School in Athens. She worked on archaeological digs, like the one at Pisidian antioch. She wrote about her findings, including articles on ancient shrines and gods.
In 1912, she married Frederick William Hasluck, who was also an expert at the British School in Athens. They traveled a lot in Turkey and the Balkans. Sadly, Frederick became sick and passed away in 1920. Margaret then moved to England and worked on publishing her husband's books. She used the name Margaret Hasluck for these publications.
Her Time in Albania
Later, Margaret traveled to Albania. She spent 13 years living in Elbasan, studying the local people and their culture. This type of study is called anthropology. She became very well-known among the Albanians. She wrote many articles and even created the first English-Albanian grammar book and reader.
During World War I, Margaret also helped the British government by gathering information. Because of this, she had to leave Albania in 1939 when Italy took control of the country. She moved to Athens.
When Athens became unsafe, she moved to Istanbul. She continued to observe the situation in Albania and advised the British government. Later, she moved to Cairo, always supporting the Albanian people.
Later Years and Legacy
In 1945, Margaret was diagnosed with leukemia, a serious blood illness. She moved to Cyprus and then to Dublin, where she passed away on October 18, 1948.
Many years later, on June 18, 2010, a special ceremony was held in Elbasan, Albania. This was to celebrate 125 years since her birth. Important people from Albania and the British Ambassador attended. Members of Margaret's family were also there. A plaque was put up on her property to honor her. The Mayor of Elbasan gave Margaret Hasluck the title of 'Citizen of Honour'. This was to recognize her amazing contributions to the city of Elbasan.
Books Edited by Margaret M. Hasluck
- Athos and its Monasteries, 1924
- Letters on Religion and Folklore, 1926
- F.W.Hasluck, Christianity and Islam under the Sultans, 1929
