Amy Levy
First Jewish student at Cambridge University
Born
November 10th, 1861
163 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1861, a pioneering figure in academia, became the first Jewish student at Cambridge University. Levy was a writer and poet, contributing to the literary scene of the late 19th century. Her works often explored themes of identity and societal expectations. Despite facing significant challenges as a woman and a Jew in higher education, maintained a commitment to her studies and literary pursuits until her death in 1889.
First Jewish student at Cambridge University
Published poetry and essays
Contributed to literary magazines
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