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Mary Jane Kinnaird, Lady Kinnaird, geborene Hoare war eine englische Philanthropin und Mitbegründerin der Young Women’s Christian Association.
Mary Kinnaird or Mary Jane Kinnaird, Lady Kinnaird; Mary Jane Hoare (1816–1888) was an English philanthropist and co-founder of the Young Women's Christian Association. Kinnaird has one Women's College and a girls' High School in Pakistan and at least one school and hospital in India named after her.
Kinnaird war der einzige Sohn von Mary Jane Hoare und Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 10. Lord Kinnaird; er hatte fünf Schwestern. Der Stammsitz der Familie war Rossie Priory in Inchture im schottischen Perthshire. 1864 schloss er Eton ab und besuchte ab 1865 das Trinity College in Cambridge.
The YWCA traces its origins to the initiative and leadership of two women in England in 1855. Both women—Lady Mary Kinnaird, who founded a hostel for nurses, and Emma Robarts, who organized prayer groups for young women—established organisations.
Kinnaird's father, Arthur Kinnaird, 10th Lord Kinnaird, was a banker and MP before taking up his seat in the House of Lords. Kinnaird's mother was Mary Jane Kinnaird and he was born in London. He was educated at Cheam School, Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating BA in 1869.
21. Mai 2024 · Mary Kinnaird: YWCA Founder. Lady Mary Jane Kinnaird established the North London Home to found the United Association for the Christian and Domestic Improvement of Young Women in 1855. By 1871, Kinnaird had expanded the original local to include four institutes and two homes.
Kinnaird, Mary Jane (1816–1888) English philanthropist and baroness. Name variations: Lady Kinnaird; Mrs. Arthur Kinnaird. Born Mary Jane Hoare, 1816, at Northwick Park, Northamptonshire; died 1888; m. Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 10th baron Kinnaird (1814–1887, philanthropist).
