Biography of Christine Larsen

Christine Larsen enrolled at the University of Glasgow for one year in 1908, aged 25, to study Medicine. She was one of three Danish women who came to study Medicine at the University that year. Together with Julie Elise Hoffman and Agnes Rothe, Larsen was among the first Danish women to have attended courses at the University.

Larsen was born in Avlskovgård, Odense, Denmark, daughter of Onsten Larsen, a farmer.

She studied Physiology and Senior Anatomy, and was awarded a second class certificate in her Physiology class.

Sources

Archival Materials

• R/9/1/15 Class Catalogues 1908-1909
• R8/5/29/10 Matriculation Slip 1908-1909 Women H - M
• SEN10/51 University Calendar

Summary

Christine Larsen
Born 1883.
GU Degree: Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, 1908;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Medical student at the University of Glasgow
Record last updated: 12th Jun 2013

Country Associations

Denmark, Odense
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student

Images

Christine Larsen, Matriculation Slip 1908-09