Elisabeth Howen (12 July 1834 – 26 February 1923) was an Baltic German pedagogue.[1] She is regarded as a notable pioneer within female educational history in Estonia.

She was born in Tallinn. She was educated at Maydellsche Schule in Tallinn, and worked as a governess before she became active at the School of Auguste Kuschky in Reval in 1875.[1]

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  1. 1 2 "Howen, Elisabeth (Elise) Gustava Amalie Sophie Bsse. v. der (1834–1923)". bbld.ee. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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