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Founding of the Luce Ben Aben School

When
1845
Where
Algiers
Part of
Eugénie Luce founds the Luce Ben Aben School in Algiers

Eugénie Luce established the first Franco-Arab school for Muslim girls in Algiers in 1845, offering European-style education.

In 1845, Eugénie Luce founded the Luce Ben Aben School in Algiers. It was the first Franco-Arab school for Muslim girls, providing a European-style education. The school was initially funded by the French Algeria government, reflecting its status as a colonial educational initiative.

Sources

  1. Eugénie Luce Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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