The Lady Altrincham | |
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Born | Joan Alice Katherine Dickson-Poynder 11 September 1897 |
Died | 1987 (aged 89 or 90) |
Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Known for | Organising nursing and midwifery in Kenya |
Spouse | Edward Grigg |
Children | 3, including John |
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Joan Alice Katherine Grigg, Baroness Altrincham (née Dickson-Poynder; 11 September 1897 – 1987) was a British organiser of maternity and nursing services in Kenya. She disagreed with the Governor of Kenya (her husband) about race issues and she established medical facilities for all races.
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