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May Baird (Matilda Deans Tennent) was born on 14 January, 1901 in Larkhall, Scotland, is a Scottish doctor and social pioneer. Discover May Baird's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Matilda Deans Tennent |
| Occupation |
physician, town councillor |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
14 January 1901 |
| Birthday |
14 January |
| Birthplace |
Larkhall, Scotland |
| Date of death |
16 August, 1983 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Oman
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May Baird Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, May Baird height not available right now. We will update May Baird's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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May Baird Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is May Baird worth at the age of 82 years old? May Baird’s income source is mostly from being a successful doctor. She is from Oman. We have estimated May Baird's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
doctor |
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Timeline
Matilda Deans "May" Baird, (née Tennent; 14 May 1901 – 16 August 1983) was a Scottish doctor and social pioneer.
She was a town councillor in Aberdeen, established the first free family planning there and later was the first woman to hold the position of Chair of a regional hospital board.
Baird was born in Larkhall on 14 May 1901.
She was educated at a local school before going on to the Glasgow High School for Girls.
She studied science and medicine at the University of Glasgow, graduating with a BSc in 1922 and an MBChB in 1924.
After leaving university Baird worked as a junior doctor in Glasgow hospitals.
In 1928, she married Dugald Baird, a gynaecologist and obstetrician.
She and her husband moved to Aberdeen in 1936 when he took up the position of Regius Professor of Midwifery.
Her desire to reduce the hardships experienced by the poor and neglected led her being drawn into public life, and in 1938 she was elected as a Labour Party councillor for Aberdeen Town Council.
From 1938 to 1954 she was Chair of the Council's Public Health Committee.
She established the first free family planning clinic in the city.
In 1947, she was appointed as the first female Chair of the North Eastern Regional Hospital Board, with which she served until 1960.
In 1951, she served as a member of the Royal Commission on the law of marriage and divorce.
In 1960, Baird received an honorary LLD from the University of Aberdeen.
She received Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 1962.
She was National Governor of the BBC from 1965–1971.
She was the BBC's National Governor for Scotland 1965−1971.
She was a member of the Maternity Services Review Committee of the Department of Health.
She had two daughters and two sons.
Her daughter Joyce Baird worked as a doctor specialising in diabetes at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
Her son, Professor David Tennent Baird is Emeritus, and Senior Professorial Research Fellow at Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Edinburgh.
In 1966, she and her husband were both awarded Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.
An Aberdeen street was named in her honour.
She and her husband are commemorated by a plaque at 38 Albyn Place, their home.
Baird died on 16 August 1983.
The Baird Family Hospital due to open in Aberdeen in 2024 is named for her, her husband, their daughter Joyce and son David, in recognition of the medical contributions they have made in Scotland and to the profession.
The hospital will offer maternity, gynaecology, breast screening and breast surgery services, as well as a neonatal unit, a centre for reproductive medicine, an operating theatre suite and teaching facilities.
