Susan B. Anthony (US activist)

Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a prominent American social reformer and women’s rights activist known for her role in the women's suffrage movement. She played a crucial part in advocating for women's right to vote, co-founding the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869. Anthony's efforts included organizing campaigns, giving speeches, and collecting petitions. She famously voted illegally in the 1872 election to challenge voting laws. Though she never saw women gain the right to vote during her lifetime, her activism laid vital groundwork, contributing to the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women suffrage.