Mary Morris Knibb Jamaican Activist
Mary Morris Knibb dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Mary Morris Knibb.
About
Mary Morris Knibb is a member of the following lists: Members of the Order of the British Empire, Civil rights activists and 1964 deaths.
Contribute
Who is Mary Morris Knibb dating? Mary Morris Knibb boyfriend, husband list. Help us build our profile of Mary Morris Knibb!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Birthday |
28th February, 1886
|
| Birthplace |
Carmel, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica
|
| Died |
21st September, 1964
|
| Place of Death |
Woodford Park, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
|
| Nationality |
Jamaican
|
| Occupation Text |
teacher, social reformer, philanthropist
|
| Occupation |
Activist
|
| Year(s) Active |
1907-1960, 1907–1960
|
Mary Morris Knibb, MBE (28 February 1886 – 21 September 1964) was a Jamaican teacher, social reformer and philanthropist. She founded the Morris Knibb Preparatory School and donated a building which is used as the headquarters of the Moravian Church in Jamaica as well as land for construction of a community center. Morris Knibb was a women's rights activist and the first elected councilwomen in Jamaica. She was the first woman to vie for a seat in the House when Universal Suffrage was granted to all Jamaicans.
More about Mary Morris Knibb
Less about Mary Morris Knibb
