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Catharine Beecher

United States educator

Died when: 77 years 248 days (932 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Catharine Beecher

Catharine Esther Beecher (September 6, 1800 – May 12, 1878) was an American educator known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education.

She published the advice manual with her sister Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1869.Some sources spell her first name as "Catherine".


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