Historical Events tagged with "holloway prison"
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Constance Markievicz Elected MP While Imprisoned
Constance Markievicz was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Dublin constituency while she was a prisoner in Holloway prison. Despite her imprisonment, her election marked a significant breakthrough in British politics, demonstrating the changing attitudes towards women's roles in governance and society. Markievicz was a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist movement and a leading member of the Sinn Féin party, advocating for Irish independence and women's suffrage. Her election victory contributed to the growing recognition of women in political roles at a time when traditional views on gender were being challenged.
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