Forrestina Elizabeth Ross

Forrestina Elizabeth Ross

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New Zealand teacher, mountaineer, journalist and writer (1860-1936)

About Forrestina Elizabeth Ross

Forrestina Elizabeth Ross (23 June 1860 – 29 March 1936) was a notable New Zealand teacher, mountaineer, journalist and writer. She was born in Brixton, Surrey, England, in 1860. She was married to Malcolm Ross. Forrest was the first female member of the New Zealand Alpine Club. The Forrest Ross Glacier was named after her.

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Born
1860-06-23
Died
1936-03-29

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