Maria Henschen

1840-1927.

Governor, teacher.

Maria Henschen opened a private school for girls in her father's (Lars W. Henschen) farm, which was located between Kyrkogårdsgatan, Åsgränd and Övre Slottsgatan.

She then became the first headmistress of the 'Magdeburg' (Uppsala Higher Elementary School for Women), which she also owned.

 

Burial site: 0101-0023

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