Lucy Stone
Abolitionist and women's rights activist
Born
August 13th, 1818
206 years ago
Died
1893
132 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1818, this individual was a prominent American abolitionist and suffragist. A commanding speaker and writer, played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and suffrage. Established the Women's Journal in 1870, which became an important publication for the women's rights movement. The individual also organized conventions for women's rights and worked alongside contemporaries such as Susan B. Anthony. Instrumental in campaigns for both abolition and women's suffrage, marked significant milestones in these movements throughout the mid-19th century.
Established the Women's Journal
Organized women's rights conventions
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