When was Frances Melville born?

Frances Melville was born on 11 October 1873 in Merchiston.

What positions has Frances Melville held?

Positions held by Frances Melville include: president (1935–1942).

Where did Frances Melville study?

Frances Melville was educated at University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, George Watson's College.

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Frances Melville

Scottish academic & suffragist

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Frances Helen Melville, was a Scottish suffragist, advocate for higher education for women in Scotland, and one of the first women to matriculate at the University of Edinburgh in 1892. She was president of the British Federation of University Women from 1935 to 1942.

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Born: 11 October 1873 wd
Place of birth: Merchiston wd
Died: 7 March 1962 wd
Place of death: Edinburgh wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: suffragist, university teacher wd
Education: University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, George Watson's College wd

Positions held wd

president (1935–1942)

Awards wd

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1935)
honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow (1927)

Questions

When was Frances Melville born?: Frances Melville was born on 11 October 1873 in Merchiston.
What positions has Frances Melville held?: Positions held by Frances Melville include: president (1935–1942).
Where did Frances Melville study?: Frances Melville was educated at University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, George Watson's College.

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"Frances Melville". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/frances-melville. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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