Virginia Minor

Women's suffrage activist and leader

Virginia Minor - Activists & Humanitarians born March 27th, 1824
Born
Died

1894
132 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement, advocated for women's rights in the United States. Along with her husband, founded the St. Louis Woman Suffrage Association in 1867. In 1872, attempted to vote in the presidential election, which led to a significant legal case regarding women's voting rights. Minor's case reached the Supreme Court but was ultimately unsuccessful in securing the right to vote for women during her lifetime.

Founded the St. Louis Woman Suffrage Association

Challenged women's voting rights in the Supreme Court

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