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Taylor, Florence

Architect and publisher who campaigned for urban planning, improved construction methods and better materials.

Milestone
Born
Bedminster, Somerset, England
29 Dec 1879
Died
Potts Point
13 Feb 1969
Name
Birth
Parsons, Florence Mary
Occupation
Position
1914
1937 - 1947
Relationship
Spouse
1907 - 1928

Taylor, Florence

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Described as 'the most remarkable woman in the Empire', Florence Taylor was one of Sydney's first women architects, a publisher, writer, town planner and socialite.