Ellen Key
Swedish writer (1849-1926) · Sweden · On the map · Writers · Died at 76
Ellen Karolina Sofia Key was a Swedish difference feminist writer on many subjects in the fields of family life, ethics and education and was an important figure in the Modern Breakthrough movement. She was an early advocate of a child-centered approach to education and parenting, and was also a suffragist.
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About this person
Country
Sweden
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1849 to 1926 · aged 76
