Emily Wilding Davidson

Emily Wilding Davidson (1872-1913) was a prominent British suffragette who campaigned for women's right to vote. Known for her militant tactics, she engaged in acts of civil disobedience, including prison hunger strikes and window-smashing protests. Davidson became famous for her tragic death during the Epsom Derby in 1913, when she stepped in front of King George V's horse, intending to draw attention to the suffrage movement. Her actions highlighted the sacrifices made by women striving for equality, and she remains a symbol of the struggle for women's rights in the UK.