Gertrude Horton
British feminist and activist (1901–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gertrude Isabella Morton Horton, born Gertrude Isabella Morton Robertson (26 August 1901 – 19 May 1978) was a British feminist who ran the Townswomen's Guild for over 25 years and then took a leading role in the Fawcett Society. She led a campaign for equal pay for women which led to parliamentary agreement for all public workers by 1955.
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Gertrude Isabella Morton Horton | |
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Born | Gertrude Isabella Morton Robertson 26 August 1901 |
Died | 19 May 1978 (1978-05-20) (aged 76) Epsom, England, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Education | North London Collegiate School |
Alma mater | London University |
Occupation | organiser of national societies |
Known for | leading the Townswomen's Guild |
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