Isabella Beeton
English author of household management book
Born
March 14th, 1836
189 years ago
Died
1865
160 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and journalist, contributed significantly to domestic literature through the publication of a comprehensive guide on household management. The work became a crucial reference for Victorian households, addressing cooking, budgeting, and domestic efficiency. Began her career in journalism and gained recognition for her domestic advice columns. Despite a short life, her influential book continued to serve as a standard for household management for generations.
Authored 'Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management'
Pioneered domestic literature in the Victorian era
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