Catherine Winkworth was a nineteenth-century English translator and educator born in London in 1827. She is most widely recognized for her work in bringing the German chorale tradition to the English-speaking world through her hymn translations. Beyond her musical contributions, she was a dedicated advocate for female education, serving as a council member for Cheltenham Ladies' College and founding Clifton High School for Girls. Her intellectual legacy includes both religious translations and significant work in promoting higher learning for women.