Lady Florence Dixie
Lady Florence Caroline Dixie (née Douglas; 24 May 1855 – 7 November 1905) was a Scottish writer, war correspondent, and feminist. Her account of travelling Across Patagonia, her children's books The Young Castaways and Aniwee; or, The Warrior Queen, and her feminist utopia Gloriana; or, The Revolution of 1900 all deal with feminist themes related to girls, women, and their positions in society.
Lady Florence Dixie | |
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Illustrated portrait of Dixie, c. 1880 | |
| Born | Florence Caroline Douglas 24 May 1855 Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Died | 7 November 1905 (aged 50) Glen Stuart, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Occupation | War correspondent |
| Known for | Feminist |
| Spouse |
Alexander Dixie (m. 1875) |
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