Marie Musaeus Higgins (18 May 1855 – 10 July 1926) was a German educationist, best known as the founder and principal of Musaeus College in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She also authored several publications based on Buddhist and Sinhala cultural themes, including ''Poya Days'' in 1924. She is recognised as an important figure in the pre-independence Buddhist revival in Sri Lanka and a pioneer in female education in the country.
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