Kate Sheppard
Prominent member of New Zealand's women's suffrage (1848-1934) · New Zealand · Academics · Lived 1847 to 1934 · aged 87
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Something wrong?Katherine Wilson Sheppard was a New Zealand suffragist known for organising the 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition which resulted in New Zealand becoming the first country to establish universal suffrage.
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Notable Sheppard locations:1) Kate Sheppard National Memorial 2) Madras St residence 3) Trinity Church 4) Tuam St Hall 5) Addington Cemetery
Trinity Congregational Church, where Sheppard worshipped
Sheppard and five other prominent New Zealand suffragists are commemorated on the Kate Sheppard National Memorial, a bronze sculpture in Christchurch.
Sir Julius Vogel, member of parliament for Christchurch North and former premier, introduced a Female Suffrage Bill to Parliament in 1887.
Illustrated comic of the Auckland Franchise League lining up outside the Premier's office. Published in The Observer in 1893.
The first page of the successful 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition
National Council of Women, Christchurch, 1896In their orbit 2
About this person
Country
New Zealand
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1847 to 1934 · aged 87
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