Margaret Stephen Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy | |
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| Born | January 18, 1814 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | May 23, 1891 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Missionary Service in India |
| Notable work | Educating Victoria Gouramma, helping superintend school and run orphanage in Benares, and work in Leper Asylum in Almora |
| Spouse | James Kennedy |
Margaret Stephen Kennedy (January 18, 1814, Aberdeen, Scotland – May 23, 1891) was one of the first zenana missionaries in India in the mid nineteenth century. She is most known for her ability to connect with people along all classes and races, her work for the London Missionary Society orphanage in Benares, contributing aid to a leper sanctuary in Almora, and providing an English and Biblical education to the Raja of Coorg’s daughter, Victoria Gouramma.