Eleanor Mildred Sidgwick (1845-1936) was an English author and educator. She was born in London, the daughter of Henry Sidgwick, a professor of moral philosophy at Cambridge University. She was educated at home and at Girton College, Cambridge, where she studied classics and philosophy. Sidgwick was a prolific writer, publishing over twenty books on a variety of topics, including education, philosophy, and religion. She was a strong advocate for women's education and was a founding member of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. She was also a member of the Society for Psychical Research and wrote several books on the subject. Sidgwick was a prominent figure in the British intellectual scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a close friend of the philosopher Henry Sidgwick, and her work was highly respected by her peers. She was awarded honorary degrees from the University of St. Andrews and the University of Cambridge. Sidgwick died in 1936 at the age of 91. She is remembered as a pioneering figure in the field of education and for her contributions to the study of psychical research.
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