Caroline Norton

Feminist social reformer and author

Caroline Norton - Activists & Humanitarians born March 22nd, 1808
Born
Died

1877
149 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

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United Kingdom

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An English feminist, social reformer, and author, contributed to the legal rights of women in the 19th century. Wrote several influential works, including 'A Letter to the Queen on Lord Chancellor Cranworth's Marriage and Divorce Bill' and 'The Sorrows of Rosalie'. Actively campaigned for the Married Women's Property Act, which granted women legal rights to their property. Engaged in significant social dialogues regarding the treatment of women in marriage and custody rights.

Wrote 'A Letter to the Queen'

Advocated for the Married Women's Property Act

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