Davies, Sarah Emily (1830–1921)

English feminist and educational reformer. A vigorous advocate of higher education for women, she founded a small college for women students at Hitchin in 1869, which was transferred to Cambridge as Girton College in 1873. She also campaigned for London degrees for women, which were granted in 1874.

Davies was a member of the London School Board 1870–73, and became mistress of Girton College 1873–75, and honorary secretary 1882–1904. Her birthplace was Southampton.