Edith How-Martyn
British suffragette (1875-1954) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78
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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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
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1875 to 1954 · aged 78
