Abstract
C.S. Lewis’s mother, Florence (Flora) Augusta Hamilton (18 May 1862-23 August 1908), appears briefly in the major biographies of Lewis, with all authors noting her education. These accounts contain a number of contradictory statements regarding where and when Flora obtained her degree and the precise nature of the qualification she obtained. This paper seeks to clarify the nature of Flora’s educational experience and attainments in Belfast and makes a number of suggestions regarding her possible influence on the mathematical capabilities of her sons.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 111 |
| Number of pages | 122 |
| Journal | VII: Journal of the Marion E. Wade Center |
| Volume | 41 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 6 Nov 2025 |
Keywords
- CS Lewis
- Inklings
- Queen's College Belfast
- women in mathematics