Esther Hobart Morris
American lawyer and first female judge
Born
August 8th, 1814
211 years ago
Died
April 3rd, 1902
123 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A pioneering figure in the legal field, served as a justice of the peace in Wyoming. Played a significant role in women's suffrage, advocating for women's rights and their participation in the legal system. With the passage of women's suffrage in Wyoming, became the first woman to hold a judicial office in the United States in 1870. Her contributions helped establish a precedent for women's involvement in public service and the judiciary.
First female judge in the US
Advocated for women's suffrage in Wyoming
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