Emmeline Pankhurst (biography)

Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) was a British activist and leader who championed women's suffrage. She co-founded the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1903, advocating for women’s right to vote through direct action and protests. Pankhurst’s passionate campaigning played a crucial role in raising awareness and pressuring the government to extend democratic rights to women, ultimately leading to partial voting rights in 1918 and full equal suffrage in 1928. Her relentless dedication made her a key figure in the women’s rights movement, inspiring future generations to fight for gender equality.