Enriqueta Augustina Rylands

Enriqueta Augustina Rylands was a Victorian philanthropist and bibliophile, best known for founding the John Rylands Library in Manchester in memory of her late husband, John Rylands. Her dedication to collecting rare manuscripts and books, including the Codex Lindesianus, reflects her passion for preserving knowledge and culture. Rylands' legacy as a patron of the arts and education continues to be honored through the library that bears her husband's name.