Catharine Beecher — Catharine Esther Beecher (September 6, 1800 ndash; May 12, 1878) was renowned for her forthright opinions on women’s education as well as her vehement support of kindergarten into children’s education. Beecher, born in East Hampton, New York, was … Wikipedia
Beecher — may refer to:PeopleLyman Beecher family*Beecher family, a prominent New England family, consisting of: **Lyman Beecher, American clergyman, father of: ***Catharine Beecher, educator ***Charles Beecher, minister ***Edward Beecher, theologian… … Wikipedia
Beecher, Catharine Esther — ▪ American educator and author born Sept. 6, 1800, East Hampton, N.Y., U.S. died May 12, 1878, Elmira, N.Y. American educator and author who popularized and shaped a conservative ideological movement to both elevate and entrench woman s… … Universalium
Catharine — Infobox Given Name Revised name = Catharine imagesize= caption= pronunciation= gender = meaning = region = origin = related names = footnotes = Catharine may refer to:In geography:* Catharine, New York * St. Catharine, MissouriPeople with the… … Wikipedia
Beecher — /bee cheuhr/, n. 1. Catharine Esther, 1800 78, U.S. educator: advocated educational rights for women. 2. Edward, 1803 95, U.S. clergyman, educator, and abolitionist. 3. Henry Ward, 1813 87, U.S. preacher and writer. 4. Lyman, 1775 1863, U.S.… … Universalium
Beecher family — Originating in New England, the Beecher family in the 19th century was a political family notable for issues of religion, civil rights, and social reform. Notable members of the family include clergy (Congregationalists), educators, authors and… … Wikipedia
Beecher, Henry Ward — born June 24, 1813, Litchfield, Conn., U.S. died March 8, 1887, Brooklyn, N.Y. U.S. Congregational clergyman. The son of a minister, he was the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Catharine Esther Beecher. After graduating from Amherst College… … Universalium
Beecher,Lyman — Bee·cher (bēʹchər), Lyman. 1775 1863. American cleric. A fiery preacher, moderate Calvinist theologian, and resolute abolitionist, he was the father of Catharine Esther Beecher (1800 1878), who promoted equal educational opportunities for women;… … Universalium
Beecher — (as used in expressions) Beecher, Catharine (Esther) Beecher, Henry Ward Stowe, Harriet Beecher Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Wilson, Edmund B(eecher) … Enciclopedia Universal
Beecher, Catharine (Esther) — born Sept. 6, 1800, East Hampton, N.Y., U.S. died May 12, 1878, Elmira, N.Y. U.S. educator who popularized and shaped a conservative movement to both elevate and entrench woman s role in the domestic sphere. Daughter of the minister and… … Universalium