Christabel Pankhurst
English women's rights activist
Born
September 22nd, 1880
144 years ago
Died
February 13th, 1958
67 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United Kingdom
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An influential activist focused on women's suffrage. Co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903, which employed more militant tactics to advocate for women's voting rights in the United Kingdom. Played a significant role in organizing events, rallies, and campaigns to raise awareness of women's issues. Participated in numerous hunger strikes while imprisoned for activism, drawing attention to the suffrage movement's cause. Advocated for women's rights throughout her life, even after the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote.
Co-founding the Women's Social and Political Union
Promoting militant suffrage tactics
Participating in hunger strikes
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