Antoinette Brown Blackwell
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Antoinette Louisa Brown, later Antoinette Brown Blackwell (May 20, 1825 – November 5, 1921), was the first woman to be ordained as a mainstream Protestant minister in the United States. She was a well-versed public speaker on the paramount issues of her time and distinguished herself from her contemporaries with her use of religious faith in her efforts to expand women's rights.
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Antoinette Brown Blackwell | |
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Born | Antoinette Louisa Brown (1825-05-20)May 20, 1825 |
Died | November 5, 1921(1921-11-05) (aged 96) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Antoinette Blackwell |
Known for | First woman American ordained minister, Women's rights |
Spouse | Samuel Charles Blackwell |
Children | 7 |
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