Susan B. Anthony
Suffragist and women's rights activist
Born
February 15th, 1820
205 years ago
Died
March 13th, 1906
119 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Active in the women's suffrage movement, advocated for voting rights and equality for women, contributing significantly to the cause in the United States. Co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869, and played a critical role in organizing campaigns for women's right to vote. Known for her efforts in collecting signatures for petitions and making speeches that raised awareness about women's issues. In 1872, voted in the presidential election in an act of civil disobedience, resulting in her arrest for illegally voting. Continued to lead and inspire the movement until her death in 1906.
Co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association
Voted in the 1872 presidential election
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