Virginia Minor
Women's suffrage activist and leader
Born
Died
1894
131 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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