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Edith How-Martyn

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British suffragette (1875-1954)

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Edith How-Martyn was a British suffragette and a member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). She was arrested in 1906 for attempting to make a speech in the House of Commons. This was one of the first acts of suffragette militancy. She met Margaret Sanger in 1915 and they created a conference in Geneva.

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Women's Freedom League colours and motto 1908 Original in LSE LibraryWomen's Freedom League colours and motto 1908 Original in LSE LibraryEdith How Martyn, Charlotte Despard and Emma Sproson in about 1914Edith How Martyn, Charlotte Despard and Emma Sproson in about 1914Edith How-Martyn and Jessie Street in Xmas 1941Edith How-Martyn and Jessie Street in Xmas 1941

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Edith How-Martyn was a British suffragette and a member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). She was arrested in 1906 for attempting to make a speech in the House of Commons. This was one of the first acts of suffragette militancy. She met Margaret Sanger in 1915 and they created a conference in Geneva. How-Martyn toured India talking about birth control. She had no children and died in Australia.

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United Kingdom
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1875 to 1954 · aged 78
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