Marie Calm facts for kids
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Marie Calm
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| Born | 3 April 1832 Arolsen, Germany
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| Died | 22 February 1887 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | German |
| Other names | Marie Ruhland |
| Occupation | Educator, Writer |
Marie Calm (born April 3, 1832, in Bad Arolsen, Germany – died February 22, 1887, in Kassel, Germany) was a German writer and teacher. She was also a strong supporter of women's rights and believed women should have the right to vote.
Marie Calm's Life and Work
Marie Calm was born on April 3, 1832, in Arolsen, Germany. From a young age, she was very interested in becoming a teacher.
In 1853, she started working as a teacher in England. A few years later, in 1858, she took another teaching job in Russia.
When she returned to Germany, Marie Calm managed a school for girls in Kassel. She also helped to create the Association of German Teachers. This shows how dedicated she was to improving education.
Marie Calm was one of the first members of the General German Women's Association. This important group worked to improve the lives of women in Germany. She also helped organize the Kassel Women's Education Association. This group opened a special school to teach women useful skills, like home economics. Their main goal was to give women more chances for education and better job opportunities.
Marie Calm's Writings
Besides her work as an educator, Marie Calm was also a talented writer. She wrote books about managing a household and proper manners. She also wrote several novels, which are fictional stories.
Marie Calm passed away on February 22, 1887, in Kassel, Germany.
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Leaders of the women's movement in Germany, 1894
