Millicent Fawcett
Activist for women's suffrage in the UK
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Activists & Humanitarians
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United Kingdom
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An English academic and activist played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. Fawcett served as the president of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) from 1897 to 1919, advocating for women's right to vote through peaceful protests and campaigns. She authored several works related to women's rights and maintained a focus on the importance of education in achieving gender equality. Fawcett's efforts contributed significantly to the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted limited suffrage to women over the age of 30 in the UK.
President of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
Leading campaigns for women's voting rights
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