Olive Willis

Olive Margaret Willis (26 October 1877 – 11 March 1964) was an English educationist and headmistress. She founded Downe House School and was its head for nearly forty years, from 1907 to 1946.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 26, 1877
Birth nameOlive Margaret Willis
Birth place
London , Kensington
Religion
Church of England
cause of death
Peptic ulcer
Date of deathMarch 11, 1964
Place of death
London , Chelsea London
Resting place
Downe House School
Education
Somerville College Oxford
Education
Roedean School
Parents
Name at birth

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  1. http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101052264