Birthdate: April 1, 1866
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Died: July 30, 1948
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge was an influential American activist and social reformer who made significant contributions to higher education and social science. She broke new ground as the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in political science and economics and the first woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam. Breckinridge played a crucial role in formalizing social work as an academic discipline and degree program. Additionally, she made history as the first woman to officially represent the U.S. government at an international conference.
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