Lucy Burns
American suffragist (1879–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lucy Burns (July 28, 1879 – December 22, 1966) was an American suffragist and women's rights advocate.[1] She was a passionate activist in the United States and the United Kingdom, who joined the militant suffragettes. Burns was a close friend of Alice Paul, and together they ultimately formed the National Woman's Party.[2]
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Born | (1879-07-28)July 28, 1879 Kings County, New York (now Brooklyn, New York City), U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1966(1966-12-22) (aged 87) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Education | Packer Collegiate Institute |
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Occupation(s) | Suffragist, women's rights activist |
Known for | Co-founding the National Woman's Party with Alice Paul |
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