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Adelaide Anderson

British civil servant and labour activist (1863-1936) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 73

Dame Adelaide Mary Anderson, DBE was a British civil servant and labour activist, particularly interested in child labour and conditions in China. She served as HM Principal Lady Inspector of Factories from 1897 to 1921.

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Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1863 to 1936 · aged 73